Description
Warm up with a bowl of Easy Classic Beef Chili, the ultimate comfort food that brings friends and family together. This hearty dish combines lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a special blend of spices for a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings, this chili will leave everyone asking for your secret recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional minute.
- Push veggies to one side of the pot and add ground beef. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices) and kidney beans until well mixed.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg