Description
Hearty Beef Chili brings bold Southwestern flavors to your dinner table with rich, spicy comfort. Warm spices and tender beef create a soul-satisfying meal that you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 medium yellow onions (diced)
- 2 medium green bell peppers (diced)
- 2 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) cans stewed (crushed or diced) tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 (14.5 ounces / 411 milliliters) cans beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1–2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- grated cheddar cheese
- fresh chopped cilantro
- diced avocado
- guacamole
- sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Sear ground beef and vegetables in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Break down beef while cooking and allow vegetables to soften. Drain excess fat if necessary to prevent greasy texture.
- Pour tomatoes and beef broth into the pot. Thoroughly mix ingredients to create a uniform base for the chili.
- Incorporate spices including chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed for desired flavor intensity.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring periodically. Flavors will develop and deepen during cooking process. Adjust seasonings if required, potentially adding a pinch of sugar to balance tomato acidity.
- Once chili reaches desired consistency and flavor, remove from heat. Serve hot in individual bowls with optional garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and sliced jalapeños. Accompany with cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Notes
- Drain excess beef fat to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated chili flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding chili powder and tasting, allowing for personalized heat intensity.
- Enhance depth of flavor by letting the chili simmer longer, which helps ingredients meld and develop richer taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg