Description
A gold medal-worthy chili recipe with a flavor explosion, perfect for game days and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 Green Bell Peppers, chopped
- 2 Red Bell Peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- Chop the onion, green, and red bell peppers into uniform pieces, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef.
- Drain excess grease from beef.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and spices; cook for 1 additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and rinsed beans. Mix well.
- Add beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cover. Let simmer for at least 1 hour.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Consider adding optional brown sugar if too acidic.
- Serve in bowls with garnishes of fresh cilantro, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.
Notes
This chili gets better with time; consider refrigerating leftovers for use throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg