Ground Beef Chili
The perfect cozy dinner, this savory chili is full of flavor and easy to make. You can mix it up in different ways with various toppings, making it incredibly family-friendly.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 19 oz can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 19 oz can white kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 20 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 398 ml can of tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lime juice sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese.
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until well browned. Drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- If needed, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pot, then stir in the beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover partially and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end of cooking and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For a heartier, thicker chili, simmer uncovered the last 15 - 20 minutes to let it reduce. For a looser chili, add a splash more broth.
- Topping ideas: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, croutons, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, red pepper flakes, fermented peppers, fermented hot sauce.
- Serve with rice, whole wheat dinner rolls, or a side of sourdough cornbread.
- Please double check amounts when using the multiplying feature in the recipe card.
- This recipe freezes well and is great for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 7mg