Beef Chili

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    256 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Beef Chili

This beef chili is a blend of meat, tomatoes, spices and beans, all simmered together to make a delicious and hearty meal. An easy classic chili recipe that's quick to make and always gets rave reviews!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
  • 3/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 3 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided use
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper divided use
  • 2 ounce cans Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • Toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions and tortilla strips
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 3-4 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the onion to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chili has thickened.
  5. Add the kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 575mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 575mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1165IU 23%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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