Classic Chili Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Chili Recipe
Description
The Classic Chili Recipe starts by sautéing onion, diced jalapenos, and garlic in olive oil until softened. Lean ground beef is then browned, broken apart for even cooking. A spice mix of chili powder, cumin, cayenne (optional), salt, and black pepper is stirred in along with tomato paste to bloom the flavors.
Next, beef broth, canned diced and crushed tomatoes with juices, and drained red kidney beans are added. The chili is brought to a boil and then left to simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Longer simmering intensifies taste and texture.
The dish delivers a balanced combination of tender beef, creamy beans, and rich tomato-spice sauce with a slight kick from jalapenos and optional cayenne. It can be garnished with toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh herbs, or crunchy tortilla chips for added texture and flavor. Nutrition information provided excludes toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper diced (use bell pepper for milder heat
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 3 tablespoons chili powder or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spicy
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 15 ounce diced tomatoes with juices (or use fire roasted tomatoes as a tasty alternative, my preference, canned
- 1 15 ounce crushed tomatoes with juices, canned
- 2 15 ounce red kidney bean drained and rinsed, canned
- hot sauce 1 tablespoon or more red pepper flakes (for a spicier version, optional extras, 1 tablespoon or more
- Toppings. Choose your favorites!
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot to medium heat.
- Add the onion and peppers and cook 2-3 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Brown the meat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
- Add the beef broth, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
- 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.
- 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
- Toppings like cheese, sour cream, fresh herbs, and chips can be added as desired.
- Adjust spice levels by changing jalapeno quantity or omitting cayenne pepper.
- Simmering longer than 30 minutes deepens flavors and thickens the chili.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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