Classic Beef Chili

Cozy up with this hearty and flavorful Classic Beef Chili, a timeless recipe perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. Packed with savory ground beef, tender kidney and black beans, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like bell peppers and onions, this robust chili is simmered to perfection in a rich tomato base infused with chili powder, cumin, and a touch of cayenne for just the right amount of heat. With a luscious, slow-cooked texture and balanced spices, it's a comfort food staple that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. Serve this soul-warming chili with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro—and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort in under two hours. Perfect for game day gatherings, casual dinners, or freezing for later, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

Step 4

Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add cooked beef back to the pot. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning to taste, remove the bay leaf, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3545.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3975.6

Total Fat 244.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 658.1mg	0%
Sodium 8654.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 220.2g	0%

Vitamin D 56.2IU	0%
Calcium 863.9mg	0%
Iron 47.9mg	0%
Potassium 7006.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 22.5%