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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.
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
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and scallions, or your favorite toppings.
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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
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
% 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.