Best Chili Recipe
Warm up your weeknight dinner with this easy, spicy, homemade chili comfort food that’s ready in under two hours. A family-friendly dish packed with protein, flavor, and veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin) for depth
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder adjust for heat
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional; skip for mild
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (28 oz) San Marzano style
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz) drained & rinsed
- 1 can black beans (15 oz) drained & rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth (or veggie broth for vegetarian twist)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice onion, chop bell pepper, and mince garlic.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in the skillet until soft, then add garlic.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds to toast spices.
- Transfer beef and veggies to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, beans, and broth. Stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours in slow cooker. Or simmer covered on low for 45-60 minutes on stovetop.
- Season with salt, pepper, or a splash of apple cider vinegar to taste 30 minutes before serving.
- Top each bowl with cheese, sour cream, or cilantro as desired.
Notes
For richer flavor, let chili rest off heat for 15 minutes before serving. Thin chili by adding more broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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