Description
This Best Ever Chili Recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish made with lean ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. Perfect for a comforting meal, this chili combines savory beef with tender vegetables and beans in a rich tomato base, making it a classic crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans drained
Spices
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 pounds of lean ground beef. Cook and crumble the beef until it is browned thoroughly. Drain the excess fat from the beef to keep the chili hearty but not greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté these ingredients until they are almost tender, which adds depth and sweetness to the chili.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, drained pinto beans, and drained kidney beans. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Simmer the Chili: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to simmer gently. Let the chili cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Store cooled leftover chili in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- To freeze chili, cool completely and store flat in a labeled ziplock bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For reheating frozen chili, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm in a saucepan over medium heat or microwave until heated through.
