Description
Beef chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings! This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices for a hearty dish that warms the heart and satisfies the soul. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, each bowl is packed with flavor and texture. Enjoy your chili topped with sour cream and paired with cornbread or rice for a complete meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any variety)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate kidney beans and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow chili to simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes; stir occasionally.
- Serve hot with sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg