5.0 from 48 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chili has thickened.
- Add the kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.