Description
Warm up your evenings with this Hearty Beef Chili, a quintessential comfort food that marries tender ground beef, zesty spices, and wholesome beans. Perfect for game day gatherings or chilly nights, this dish offers rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it solo or serve with cornbread or tortilla chips for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cans kidney beans or black beans, rinsed
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper and any additional vegetables; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and rinsed beans; stir to combine.
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg