Description
Beef chili is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This recipe features tender ground beef simmered with aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, and rich tomatoes for a hearty meal that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it with cornbread or over nachos to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get ready for an explosion of flavor in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened; stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, cooking until browned while breaking it apart.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir well before adding crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
- Toss in drained kidney beans, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg