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How to Make THE BEST Beef Chili Recipe
This is the best chili recipe with chunky ground beef and beans in a rich sauce loaded with all the classic chili flavors. It's so easy to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion , diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper , seeded and diced
- 2 celery stalks , diced
- 3 garlic cloves , pressed or minced
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 3 cups water
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 ½ pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 15-ounce cans chili beans or kidney beans , drained and lightly rinsed
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables start to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir the tomato paste into the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the water to the pot and stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break the beef into small pieces. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and kosher salt and black pepper then bring to a medium boil. Add the beans. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 2-3 hours to reduce and thicken, stirring every so often.
- Before serving, add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and sliced jalapeño peppers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 4 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1117mg
(47%)
Potassium
845mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1737IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1117mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 845mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1737IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.