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Best Classic Chili Recipe

This Classic Chili recipe has ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and seasonings. A simple one-pot dish that is ready in less than one hour. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound 85 or 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 15 ounces canned kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces canned pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup canned sweet corn rinsed and drained

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium heat add olive oil and then saute the onion in it for about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the ground beef, and cook for about 6-7 minutes until no longer pink and the onions are soft. Break the meat with a wooden spoon.
  3. Drain the fat and add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stir well while cooking for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Stir well.
  5. Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 1306mg (54%) Potassium 1280mg (37%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 31.4mg (35%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 7.8mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1306mg 54%
Potassium 1280mg 27%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 31.4mg 35%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 7.8mg 43%

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