Classic Chili Recipe

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4.9

93 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    405 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Chili Recipe

The best chili ever! Homemade ground beef chili with creamy beans, fire roasted tomatoes and the perfect chili seasonings, easy to make and delicious.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2-3 Jalapeno peppers diced (use bell pepper for milder heat)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spicy
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with juices (or use fire roasted tomatoes as a tasty alternative, my preference)
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes with juices
  • 2 15 ounce cans red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • Optional Extras: 1 tablespoon or more hot sauce 1 tablespoon or more red pepper flakes (for a spicier version)
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot to medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and peppers and cook 2-3 minutes to soften.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Brown the meat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
  6. Add the beef broth, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle and develop. You can simmer longer if you’d like, up to 60 minutes.
  8. Serve with your favorite chili toppings, like shredded cheddar cheese, spicy chili flakes, sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro or parsley, fritos or tortilla chips, or others.

Notes

  • Nutritional information estimated without toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 643mg (27%) Potassium 1450mg (41%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1721IU (34%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 643mg 27%
Potassium 1450mg 31%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1721IU 34%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 9mg 50%

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

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