New Year's Day Chili

Kick off the new year with a hearty, flavor-packed bowl of New Year’s Day Chili that’s sure to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of ground beef and pork, tender kidney and black beans, and a bold, aromatic blend of chili spices, including smoky paprika and a touch of cayenne for gentle heat. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a splash of beef broth, this chili is both comforting and robust. Ready in just over an hour and completely customizable with your favorite toppings—like sour cream, shredded cheese, or jalapeño slices—it’s the perfect dish to feed a crowd or enjoy as leftovers. Make this easy and delicious chili your go-to recipe for a festive, flavorful start to the year!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium bell pepper (diced, any color)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 15 ounces canned red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 15 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 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 ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 to taste optional toppings (sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, jalapeño slices, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed. If you'd like a spicier kick, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños.

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls, and let each person customize their portion with the optional toppings of their choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3546.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3839.3

Total Fat 215.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 744.4mg	0%
Sodium 7742.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.0g	0%
Total Sugars 58.3g
Protein 261.4g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 815.7mg	0%
Iron 39.7mg	0%
Potassium 6404.8mg	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: 49.3%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 24.1%