Description
Easy Classic Beef Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. This hearty dish features tender ground beef simmered with vibrant spices, aromatic garlic, and wholesome beans for a satisfying meal. Serve it alongside cornbread or over rice for a filling experience that will warm your soul and bring friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes and drained kidney beans.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg