Sarah's Best Chili Recipe

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, Sarah's Best Chili Recipe is your ultimate comfort food go-to. This rich and satisfying chili combines savory browned ground beef, tender beans, and an aromatic blend of spices, including chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, to create a dish that's as comforting as it is flavorful. A touch of brown sugar balances the robust tomato base, while optional cayenne pepper allows you to adjust the heat to your liking. Perfectly simmered for a thick, satisfying texture, this chili is ready in just over an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Top it off with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions, and serve with crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing meal that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you're hosting a game day party or just craving a warm bowl of goodness, this easy chili recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0 sour cream (for topping, optional)
• 0 shredded cheese (for topping, optional)
• 0 chopped green onions (for topping, optional)
• 0 tortilla chips (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. This should take about 7–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary, and set the beef aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook with the vegetables for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Season the chili with chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well.

Step 7

Add the brown sugar to balance the flavors. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you'd like it thicker, simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2814.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2618.1

Total Fat 123.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 346.1mg	0%
Sodium 4251.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.7g	0%
Total Sugars 49.3g
Protein 150.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 866.1mg	0%
Iron 37.6mg	0%
Potassium 6389.7mg	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: 41.2%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 36.5%