Description
This Irresistible Chili is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal filled with ground beef, tender beans, tomatoes, and smoky spices. Slowly simmered to let the flavors blend, it’s a satisfying dinner for chilly evenings, game days, family gatherings, or easy meal prep. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.
Ingredients
For the Chili
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Beans
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook briefly, stirring so the beef is evenly coated and the spices become fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and beans: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans until everything is well combined.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended and the chili has thickened.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and finish with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños, if desired.
Notes
- Important: The source article does not provide exact ingredient quantities, preparation time, serving yield, or nutrition information. Add the original measurements before publishing this recipe.
- Toast the spices: Briefly cooking the spices with the beef helps bring out their aroma and flavor.
- Give it time: Simmering for at least 30–45 minutes allows the flavors to develop. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the consistency: Add a splash of broth if the chili becomes too thick.
- Make it ahead: Chili can be prepared in advance. The flavors often taste even better the next day.
- Make it lighter: Replace the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Vegetarian option: Replace the beef with lentils, sweet potatoes, or additional beans.
- Add smoky flavor: Stir in chipotle peppers or a little liquid smoke.
- Adjust the heat: Add fresh jalapeño or cayenne pepper for a spicier chili.
- Serving ideas: Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, cornbread, or your favorite chili toppings.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American