Homemade Chili: A Flavorful & Easy Recipe
This hearty chili recipe is packed with flavor and easy to customize. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper chopped
- 1 pound Ground beef (or a mix of beef and turkey)
- 1 28 ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can Tomato sauce
- 1 15 ounce can Kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15 ounce can Pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15 ounce can Black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and bell peppers; cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1 hour, or longer for a richer flavor. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more chili powder, cumin, salt, or pepper to your preference.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or avocado.
Notes
For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for the last 15-20 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.