Hearty Christmas Chili
This hearty christmas chili is a festive blend of ground beef, beans, and spices, perfect for warming up on a chilly evening. The combination of flavors creates a rich and satisfying dish that is sure to please a crowd. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a delightful holiday meal!
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 canned diced tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, garlic.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 250 ml beef broth
- 400 g canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 g ground beef
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 until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Once the beef is browned, stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth to the pot, and stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.