Hearty Chili

Warm up your kitchen with this savory, flavor-packed Hearty Chili recipe! Loaded with tender ground beef, bold spices like chili powder and smoked paprika, and nutrient-rich beans, this one-pot wonder delivers the ultimate comfort food experience. Fresh veggies like onions, garlic, and green bell peppers add depth, while a touch of sugar balances the robust tomato base. Simmered to perfection in just under an hour, this chili is perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. Customize each bowl with toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped cilantro for a personal touch. With simple ingredients and big flavors, this hearty chili is a crowd-pleaser that’s gluten-free, protein-packed, and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (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. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the ground beef. Cook the beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.

Step 5

Drain any excess grease from the pot if needed.

Step 6

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and tomato paste.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth, then add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2851.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2668.2

Total Fat 143.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 411.1mg	0%
Sodium 6487.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 154.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1080.2mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 5879.4mg	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: 47.2%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 30.3%