Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large Onion
- 2 Green Bell Peppers
- 2 Red Bell Peppers
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 (28 oz) cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- ¼ cup Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for garnish, optional)
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (for garnish, optional)
- Chopped Green Onions (for garnish, optional)
- Jalapeño slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your vegetables. Chop the onion, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers into uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil or vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned.
- Once the beef is browned and drained, add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the pot. Sauté over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic along with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute while stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes into the pot. Add rinsed beans—kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans—and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Pour in beef broth; bring chili to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover pot and let it simmer at least 1 hour—or preferably 2-3 hours—for deeper flavor development. Stir occasionally during this time.
- After simmering time is complete; taste chili and adjust seasoning as needed—adding more salt or spices if necessary. Add optional brown sugar if acidity needs balancing.
- Ladle chili into bowls; garnish with desired toppings like fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream or yogurt options alongside jalapeño slices for those who enjoy extra heat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg