Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Easy Classic Beef Chili, a hearty dish filled with rich flavors and aromatic spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste. Each bowl offers a delightful experience, bringing friends and family together for laughter and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
- Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg