Description
A hearty and delicious beef chili that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups canned tomatoes (crushed or diced)
- 1 cup kidney beans (optional, skip for beef chili recipe no beans)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Optional add-ins:
- Bell peppers for a beef and vegetable chili recipe
- Sausage for a beef and sausage chili recipe
- A pinch of sugar or honey to balance acidity
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute (don’t burn it).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (break it apart while cooking).
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes (this boosts flavor).
- Pour in tomatoes and beef broth, then stir well.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add beans if using (skip for beef chili recipe without beans).
- Let it simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes (stir occasionally).
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- This chili can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg