Description
Warm your soul with this Easy Classic Beef Chili, a delightful blend of savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and hearty beans. Perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings, this comforting dish promises to bring everyone together. With its rich flavors and enticing aroma, each bowl is a cozy escape from the cold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart until no pink remains (approximately 7-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over the meat mixture; stir for about 2 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices and rinsed kidney beans; mix well.
- Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg