Description
Chili is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich blend of tender beans, zesty tomatoes, and a perfect kick of spice. This easy-to-make chili recipe is ideal for cozy nights or lively gatherings, creating a symphony of flavors that warms your soul. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, then add canned tomatoes. Mix well.
- Fold in drained kidney beans and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg