Description
This Ultimate Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices, it’s a classic comfort food that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or half beef and half ground pork)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown the meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Cook the vegetables: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and spices.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Top with green onions and cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra depth, consider adding a splash of beer or a square of dark chocolate while simmering.
- This chili tastes even better the next day, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
