Julie's Chili

Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with Julie's Chili, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly game days. This easy-to-make classic chili recipe combines tender ground beef with a medley of diced onions, green bell peppers, and garlic for a savory base. A robust blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a touch of cayenne, delivers a rich, bold flavor, while a mix of black beans and kidney beans adds satisfying texture. Simmered to perfection in a comforting tomato sauce with beef broth, this one-pot wonder is ready in under an hour and serves six. Customize it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions for the ultimate bowl of comfort food. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, Julie's Chili is a versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll love.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 optional toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Stir in the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the beef and vegetables with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, and beef broth. Add the salt and black pepper, then stir everything together.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If the chili is too thick for your liking, add a bit more beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3609.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3568.2

Total Fat 213.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 622.1mg	0%
Sodium 5699.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 223.6g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 789.5mg	0%
Iron 41.4mg	0%
Potassium 6638.1mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 23.1%