Classic Beef Chili
This Classic Beef Chili is a hearty dish made with ground beef, beans, and spices, perfect for warming up on a cold day.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cans kidney beans about 15-ounce each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pounds ground beef preferably 80 to 85% lean
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 28-ounce
- 1 can low-sodium beef or chicken broth about 14.5-ounce, scant 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the kidney beans.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened in color.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through. Stir in spices and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add beans, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add vinegar and season to taste. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Serve with toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, or diced avocado for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
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