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Chili Recipe

This hearty chili is thick, flavorful, and foolproof, made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a perfect blend of spices. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, game days, or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese sour cream, chopped green onions, jalapeños, avocado, tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Toast the spices with the meat for about 1 minute to release their flavor.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine, then add the kidney beans and black beans. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, let it cook for 1 hour or more. The longer it simmers, the richer it gets.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thicker chili, let it simmer longer uncovered. For a thinner consistency, add a splash more broth.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.