Dad's Homemade Chili

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, Dad's Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food your family will crave all year round. Made with tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and perfectly spiced with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this recipe delivers a rich, savory depth of flavor in every bite. A touch of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth ensures a luscious, simmered-to-perfection texture, while fresh onion, garlic, and bell pepper add a vibrant, aromatic kick. Ready in under an hour and serving up to six, this chili is a go-to for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or freezing for meal prep. Customize it with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or crunchy tortilla chips—for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that's irresistibly delicious. Perfect for fans of classic homemade chili, this recipe will keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to become fragrant.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir everything together until well-combined.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Let the chili cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you prefer a thicker consistency, simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3505.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3543.6

Total Fat 205.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.2g
Cholesterol 618.0mg	0%
Sodium 7670.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 217.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.7mg	0%
Iron 44.5mg	0%
Potassium 8194.5mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 25.1%