Easy Homemade Beef Chili
This easy chili recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It combines ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices for a rich and flavorful chili. Simply brown the beef, sauté onions and garlic, add the rest of the ingredients, and let it simmer to perfection. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions for a delicious bowl of homemade chili that's sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for desired spiciness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese sour cream, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, or diced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it's browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- Add the chopped onion to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld together, so you can simmer for up to an hour if time allows.
- About 10 minutes before serving, add the drained and rinsed kidney beans to the chili. Stir them in and allow them to heat through.
- Ladle the hot chili into bowls. You can serve it as-is or top it with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, or diced jalapeños, depending on your preference.
Notes
Consider serving your chili with cornbread, tortilla chips, or a simple side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
This easy homemade beef chili is a comforting dish that's perfect for warming up on a cold day. It's also great for gatherings and game days. Adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste, and enjoy the robust flavors of this classic chili recipe.
This easy homemade beef chili is a comforting dish that's perfect for warming up on a cold day. It's also great for gatherings and game days. Adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste, and enjoy the robust flavors of this classic chili recipe.