Lori B's Chili

Warm up any chilly evening with Lori B's Chili—a comforting, flavor-packed dish that brings bold, smoky spices and hearty ingredients to your table in just one pot. This classic chili recipe combines tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with two varieties of beans—kidney and black—for a rich, protein-packed base. Layers of flavor are built with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a splash of beef broth, this easy homemade chili achieves a thick, robust consistency that's perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or serving over rice. Ready in under an hour and customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream, Lori B's Chili is an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or meal prepping for the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 92/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Bring the chili to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—add more salt, chili powder, or cayenne pepper to suit your preference.

Step 8

Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(14249.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	12430.0

Total Fat 149.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 15976.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2038.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 679.0g	0%
Total Sugars 62.2g
Protein 829.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4465.0mg	0%
Iron 223.7mg	0%
Potassium 34543.1mg	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: 10.5%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 63.6%