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Classic Beef Chili

Warm, hearty, and bursting with robust flavors, this Classic Beef Chili is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Combining tender ground beef, a medley of beans, and a rich blend of spices, this chili offers a satisfying and savory experience in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1 can tomato paste 6oz
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Optional for serving

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Cornbread

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced 1 large onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion
  • Add the minced 4 cloves garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    4 cloves garlic
  • Add the 2 lbs ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
    2 lbs ground beef
  • Stir in the diced 2 red bell pepper and 1 jalapeno. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers start to soften.
    2 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeno
  • Add the 2 cans diced tomatoes (with their juices), 1 can tomato paste, 1 can kidney beans, and 1 can pinto beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
    2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato paste, 1 can kidney beans, 1 can pinto beans
  • Pour in the 2 cups beef broth and add the 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
    2 cups beef broth, 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Add the 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices to taste.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and serve with tortilla chips or cornbread.
    Shredded cheddar cheese, Sour cream, Chopped green onions, Fresh cilantro, Sliced jalapeños, Cornbread
Keyword beef, Chili, soup