Description
Warm up on chilly days with this classic homemade chili recipe that’s bursting with flavor and hearty goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish combines lean ground beef, kidney beans, and a blend of spices for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg