Description
Warm up your evenings with this best beef chili, a hearty dish brimming with tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices. Perfect for game nights or chilly family dinners, this easy-to-make chili is sure to please everyone at the table. Its rich flavors meld beautifully as it simmers, creating an unforgettable bowl that invites laughter and conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and brown thoroughly.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and minced garlic; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth; add rinsed kidney beans. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 30 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: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, allow the chili to simmer longer than one hour. Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option or add more beans for protein. Enhance your bowl with toppings like shredded cheese or fresh cilantro.