Classic Chili
A hearty, cozy, and flavor-packed chili featuring ground beef, beans, and a bold blend of spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingrédients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients and tools, including a Dutch oven.
- Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste.
- Pour in beef broth and stir.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and add bay leaf.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat, and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Chili tastes even better the next day!