Description
This delicious chili is perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd. Packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
- Add ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell peppers and jalapeño. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat.
- Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–45 minutes.
- Add black beans and kidney beans. Simmer for another 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lime juice for brightness if desired. Garnish with cilantro and serve with toppings.
Notes
- This chili can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or more beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg