Chili
Cuisine: American
Dietary: None
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 clovese garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted, if possible)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) green chillies, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup of beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, or vegetable oil
- Toppings (optional): Sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips, or avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 lbs ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth. Add 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir everything together.
- Add 1 can kidney beans, 1 can black beans, and 1 can green chilies (optional). Mix everything well.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed with extra salt, pepper, or chili powder. Then, serve the chili with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or avocado.