Description
This Classic Beef Chili is a hearty, flavor-packed dish featuring ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth base. Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- pinch cayenne powder
Canned Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups beef broth
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- Cheese
- Green onion
- Fritos
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook onions: In a large dutch oven or sauce pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Brown the ground beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pot with onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the meat starts to brown. Then add the minced garlic and stir well.
- Season the meat: Once the meat is cooked through, sprinkle in 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of cayenne powder. Stir everything together to evenly coat the mixture with spices.
- Add canned ingredients and liquids: Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 can pinto beans, 1 can kidney beans, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 cups beef broth. Stir until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Simmer the chili: Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with toppings: Once cooked, ladle the chili into bowls and top with your choice of sour cream, Greek yogurt, cheese, green onions, Fritos, cilantro, or other favorite toppings.
Notes
- This beef chili is a new family favorite, offering rich, hearty flavors that are easy to prepare.
- The combination of spices, beans, and beef broth creates a deep, satisfying taste perfect for chilly days or game day meals.
- Customize your toppings to suit your taste and add extra texture and freshness.
- Can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 10.6 g
- Sodium: 846.4 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: estimated 5.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.3 g
- Fiber: 11.9 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 33.9 mg
