Description
Hearty Chili Delight brings robust flavors and comforting warmth to your dinner table, promising a soul-satisfying meal that celebrates classic American cuisine. Packed with rich spices and tender meat, this chili delivers a perfect balance of heat and depth you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or ground turkey)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Canned Ingredients and Liquid:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth (or vegetable broth)
Instructions
- Ignite the large pot or Dutch oven over medium flame, coating the bottom with a light sheen of oil to prevent sticking.
- Introduce diced onions, aromatic minced garlic, and vibrant chopped bell peppers into the heated vessel, gently sautéing for approximately 3-5 minutes until the vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, breaking it down with a wooden spoon and stirring continuously until the meat transforms from pink to a rich, uniform brown color.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and oregano over the meat, stirring thoroughly to distribute the spices and allow them to bloom and release their intense flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, creating a robust and flavorful liquid base for the chili.
- Add kidney beans and black beans, stirring gently to integrate them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop depth for 45-60 minutes.
- Periodically stir the chili to prevent bottom burning and ensure even heat distribution.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Toast spices beforehand to enhance their depth and release aromatic oils, creating a more complex flavor profile for your chili.
- Consider using a mix of ground meats like beef and pork for a richer, more nuanced taste that adds complexity to the dish.
- Swap ground meat with plant-based alternatives like lentils or Beyond Meat crumbles to make a vegetarian-friendly version that’s just as hearty and satisfying.
- Let the chili simmer low and slow for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld together and develop a deep, robust taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg