Chili
Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. This easy chili recipe combines lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and hearty kidney beans with aromatic spices for a flavor explosion in every bite. Customize the heat to your liking and enjoy this satisfying dish topped with your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 oz canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes and drained kidney beans; mix well.
- Pour in the beef broth or water until everything is just covered. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg