Slow Simmered Chili

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Slow Simmered Chili, a classic comfort food that's perfect for chilly evenings or game-day gatherings. Packed with tender ground beef, robust kidney and black beans, and a medley of aromatic spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, this recipe delivers bold, well-rounded flavors in every bite. Simmered low and slow for two hours, this chili develops a rich, savory depth that’s hard to beat. Top it off with your choice of garnishes—shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime—for a customizable bowl of deliciousness. Easy to make and even better the next day, this one-pot wonder is a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to again and again. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or simply warming up on a cold night!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
• 4 wedges lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the broth, stirring to bring everything together.

Step 8

Add the drained kidney beans and black beans, and stir to combine.

Step 9

Toss in the bay leaf and bring the chili to a simmer.

Step 10

Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot in bowls with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3042.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3077.6

Total Fat 176.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 457.0mg	0%
Sodium 6508.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 156.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1304.8mg	0%
Iron 36.1mg	0%
Potassium 6221.0mg	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: 50.6%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 29.5%