Margo's Marvelous Chili

Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, Margo's Marvelous Chili is a one-pot wonder perfect for cozy dinners or game-day gatherings. This robust chili features tender ground beef, a medley of beans, and a rich tomato base, all infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Diced bell peppers and onions provide a fresh balance, while a touch of sugar rounds out the flavors beautifully. Simmered to perfection and customizable with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños, this easy yet satisfying dish is ready in under an hour and serves up to six. Whether you're craving comfort food or a spice-filled crowd-pleaser, this chili recipe ticks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0 optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.

Step 6

Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure flavors meld.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with your preferred toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2377.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2453.2

Total Fat 124.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 351.1mg	0%
Sodium 4829.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 144.6g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 730.3mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 5421.8mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 32.5%