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Classic Chili

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.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 45 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 6 bowls
Plat: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

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

Équipement

  • Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon

Préparation
 

  1. Gather and prepare all ingredients and tools, including a Dutch oven.
  2. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Sauté onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until tender.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
  6. Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  7. Pour in beef broth and stir.
  8. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and add bay leaf.
  9. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes et conservation

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!