Beef Chili Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

  • Calories

    558 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Beef Chili Recipe

This easy Beef Chili Recipe is just like mom used to make. Follow the recipe as-is or add your own special touches for an award-winning bowl everyone will love.

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Ingredients

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To make the chili seasoning:

  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (see note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To make the chili:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped (see note 2)
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans Kidney Beans drained and rinsed (see note 3)
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained (see note 4)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 bay leaf

To serve:

  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • thinly sliced scallions
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Instructions

  1. To make the homemade chili seasoning, in a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder (if using), coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil in over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, bell pepper, and chili seasoning. Cook until the onions and peppers have softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and cook, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer.
  5. Remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and scallions, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Chipotle chili powder: Chipotle chili powder is spicy! If you’re unsure, start with 1 teaspoon (or less) until the chili is fully cooked. Then, taste and add more at the end. You can also substitute ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or omit it entirely.
  • Bell peppers: Or add or substitute carrots, celery, corn, or zucchini.
  • Kidney beans: 3 cups cooked beans can be substituted for the 2 cans (that’s about 1 cup dried beans before cooking). You can use any type of canned or cooked bean instead of kidney.
  • Canned tomatoes: I love the flavor of fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles, but you can substitute regular canned tomatoes and add 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies. Ro*tel tomatoes are good, too.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 9 cups chili, enough for 6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5 cups Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 327mg (14%) Potassium 1531mg (44%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 4034IU (81%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5 cups
Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 327mg 14%
Potassium 1531mg 33%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 4034IU 81%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 10mg 56%

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

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