Description
Easy Classic Beef Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. This hearty dish features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices that create a rich and satisfying flavor. Simmered to perfection, it’s a bowl of warmth that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red and green), chopped
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add crushed tomatoes and kidney beans; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot; let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg