Dairy-Free Hearty Beef Chilli

Warm up with a bowl of this comforting Dairy-Free Hearty Beef Chili—a robust, flavor-packed dish perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping. This recipe combines ground beef, a medley of colorful bell peppers, savory garlic, and protein-rich kidney and black beans simmered to perfection in a smoky, spiced tomato base. Infused with bold chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, this chili delivers rich, satisfying flavors without the need for dairy. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy one-pot meal that’s ideal for anyone following a dairy-free diet. Customize with heat from optional cayenne pepper and serve with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell peppers, and cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like chopped cilantro, avocado, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2820.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2452.5

Total Fat 116.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 6088.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.2g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 143.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 691.0mg	0%
Iron 37.7mg	0%
Potassium 7203.1mg	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: 41.4%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 35.9%