Description
This is The Best Chili Recipe – a truly hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make classic that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring seasoned ground beef, tender kidney beans, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato base, it’s ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups / 300g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons / 30g)
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (30g) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5g) dried oregano
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make it Thicker: If you prefer a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for an extra 10-15 minutes, or mash some of the kidney beans against the side of the pot.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder to your preference, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for more heat.
- Storage: Chili tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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