Description
Mexican-inspired beef chili delivers rich, hearty flavors that comfort and satisfy hungry families. Spicy, tender meat blends with robust seasonings, creating a memorable meal you’ll crave during cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) lean ground beef
- 500 ml (2 cups) beef broth
- 2 cans (400g each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (400g each) diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sliced jalapenos (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, carefully sautéing chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the vegetable mixture, breaking it into crumbles and browning thoroughly. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper directly into the meat, stirring vigorously to distribute spices evenly and intensify their aromatic qualities.
- Pour diced tomatoes, rich tomato paste, and robust beef broth into the pot, creating a harmonious liquid base for the chili.
- Gently fold kidney beans into the simmering mixture, reducing heat to low. Allow the chili to slowly develop flavors, uncovered, for 50-55 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Taste and refine seasonings, considering optional flavor enhancers like crispy bacon bits, dark chocolate shavings, or a splash of craft beer during the final cooking stage.
- Ladle piping hot chili into serving bowls, accompanied by your preferred garnishes such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper for spice-sensitive family members or those who love intense flavors.
- Enhance protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced zucchini, carrots, or sweet potatoes during the sautéing stage for more texture and nutrients.
- Elevate flavor complexity by experimenting with unexpected ingredients like dark chocolate or a splash of beer, which can deepen the chili’s richness and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg