Description
Warm up your evenings with this Easy Classic Beef Chili, a delightful blend of rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for cozy nights or game days, this chili is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of good company and great taste. With a simple preparation method and customizable toppings, you can create a comforting dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned (around 7 minutes).
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and canned tomatoes with juices. Mix well.
- Incorporate kidney beans; reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; add more chili powder or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg