Gerry's Chili

Warm your soul and excite your taste buds with Gerry's Chili, a hearty, flavor-packed dish perfect for cozy nights and crowd-pleasing gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, a medley of beans, and a robust blend of spices, including chili powder, smoky paprika, and a kick of cayenne, for a bold and satisfying taste. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth, this chili achieves the perfect balance of thickness and richness. Aromatic sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic create a fragrant base, while fresh cilantro adds a pop of freshness to every spoonful. Top it off with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream for a creamy, tangy finish, and serve with cornbread or tortilla chips for the ultimate comfort meal. Quick to prep and made in under an hour, Gerry's Chili is your go-to for game day, chilly evenings, or meal prepping delicious leftovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 4 medium garlic cloves
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 15 ounces kidney beans
• 15 ounces pinto beans
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the onion and green bell pepper, then sauté in the pot for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and pinto beans, then add them to the pot. Mix well.

Step 8

Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the chili is too thick, add more beef broth, a quarter cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 10

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the chili just before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Serve warm with your favorite accompaniments like tortilla chips or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3169.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3757.2

Total Fat 226.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g
Cholesterol 569.6mg	0%
Sodium 7558.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.2g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 205.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1512.9mg	0%
Iron 41.3mg	0%
Potassium 7529.3mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 27.3%