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Description
A classic and hearty chili recipe, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe is straightforward and yields a delicious, flavorful chili that can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour or longer.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño with the onions.
- This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili recipe, easy chili, ground beef chili, bean chili, comfort food, hearty dinner, quick meal, classic chili