Description
This Classic Beef Chili Recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy comfort food. With ground beef, chili beans, tomatoes, and spices, it’s quick, easy, and ideal for weeknights, game days, or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can chili beans (or kidney beans)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Diced onions
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toast spices for 1–2 minutes.
- Add Base Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, chili beans, and beef broth. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste & Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For best flavor, use 80/20 ground beef and drain excess grease.
- Brown beef thoroughly for deeper taste.
- Simmer longer for richer flavor.
- For spicier chili, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave with a splash of broth if thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg