Description
A comforting and flavorful Easy Homemade Chili Recipe that is perfect for cozy nights. This hearty chili is packed with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, creating a delicious one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef (94% lean)
Spices and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1½ tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes with their juices
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or Better than bouillon beef
- 1 12-ounce jar roasted red bell pepper, drained and chopped
- 1–2 (4-ounce cans diced green chiles)
- 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil and Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil, add diced onion and salt, cook until softened.
- Cook Beef and Spices: Add garlic, ground beef, salt, cook until beef is almost cooked. Stir in chili powder, oregano, and sugar.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Mix in fire roasted tomatoes, beef broth, red peppers, and green chiles. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Include Beans: Stir in kidney beans, simmer gently. Season with salt if needed.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and tortilla chips. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili powder and green chiles.
- This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop more over time.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado, diced onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg