Description
Warm up your kitchen with this Ultimate Chili recipe, a comforting dish that’s perfect for cozy nights and lively gatherings alike. Bursting with rich flavors from spices, tender ground beef, and hearty beans, this chili is sure to become a favorite. Serve it hot with your choice of toppings for a delightful meal that leaves everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder (to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sour cream and shredded cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Push veggies to one side of the pot and add ground beef. Brown the meat while breaking it into smaller pieces for about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and kidney beans; stir to combine.
- Add beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg