Classic Beef Chili
This hearty classic beef chili is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner. Made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, it’s sure to warm you up on a chilly day.
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include bell pepper, black pepper, canned black beans, olive oil.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 400 g canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 400 g canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 500 g ground beef (browned)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the browned ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.