Description
A rich, hearty chili that warms both body and spirit, perfect for gatherings and cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado slices, and tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop your veggies, drain your beans, and get everything ready.
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion and bell pepper to the meat. Cook until they soften, then stir in the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Build the Base: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to combine the spices with the meat and veggies.
- Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir until combined, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Let It Simmer: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add the Beans: Stir in the kidney and pinto beans, letting them heat through for about 10 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne as desired. Adjust to taste and let it simmer a bit longer if you want deeper flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
Notes
This chili can be made gluten-free by ensuring your chili powder and broth are gluten-free. Feel free to adjust meat or beans based on dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg