Description
Easy Classic Beef Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that warms your soul with every comforting spoonful. This recipe combines savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a chili that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for game day, this chili is bound to become a family favorite. Serve it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula; cook until browned (about 8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and drained beans; stir until well combined.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with optional toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg