Description
Classic Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This easy recipe combines tender ground beef, zesty beans, and aromatic spices to create a comforting bowl that’s ideal for family dinners or game day gatherings. Get ready to enjoy every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers. Rinse the canned beans under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), beans, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Adjust spice levels by starting with less chili powder; you can always add more later. - For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or extra beans. - Enhance flavor by using fresh herbs or additional vegetables.