Delicious Chili

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful recipe for Delicious Chili, a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make chili is brimming with bold spices, tender ground beef, and a medley of beans, all simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. With layers of flavor from sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic, plus a customizable kick of cayenne pepper, this dish delivers the perfect balance of savory and spicy. Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or chopped green onions to elevate each bowl to a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Ready in just an hour, this family-friendly chili recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for weeknights, game days, and beyond!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0 sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 0 shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0 chopped green onions (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices and intensify their flavors.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, canned kidney beans, and canned black beans. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, chili powder, or cayenne pepper to suit your heat preference.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot in bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2727.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.5

Total Fat 115.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 366.1mg	0%
Sodium 6284.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 145.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 814.1mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 5735.5mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 33.0%