Description
This Homemade Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with ground beef, beans, and spices, this stovetop chili is easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Top it with your favorite garnishes like cheese and sour cream for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook Vegetables: Add diced onion and bell pepper, cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Cook to toast the spices.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
Notes:
- For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for the last 10–15 minutes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Add corn or chopped jalapeños for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
