Description
A rich, hearty, and easy beef chili recipe perfect for cold weather. This irresistible beef chili is packed with robust flavors and is a family favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 30 minutes, or until flavors have melded. For an even more irresistible beef chili, simmer for longer.
- Serve hot. This irresistible beef chili is great on its own or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier irresistible beef chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño.
- This irresistible beef chili is excellent for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
- Customize your irresistible beef chili with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg