Classic Ground Beef Chili
A hearty and flavorful ground beef chili made with tomatoes, beans, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounces) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beef broth
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.