Beef Chili

A classic beef chili perfect to warm you up on an overcast day. This easy one-pot recipe gains flavor while simmering for 30 minutes, giving you the opportunity to clean the kitchen, walk the dog, or do anything else on your to-do list.

Beef Chili

You just might want to get some cornbread to enjoy with this tasty chili.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

Chili

• 1 onion diced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 poblano pepper diced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 4 oz diced green chilies
• 15 oz garbanzo beans or bean of choice drained

Toppings

• sour cream
• shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and ground beef, breaking beef apart and mixing until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Add garlic and poblano pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for one more minute until all ingredients are coated in the tomato paste and spices.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, and beans.
• Bring to a simmer. Cover and turn to low heat. Check to be sure it's still simmering. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If you want a thicker chili, take the top off and simmer for the last 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese!

Notes

I typically use ground beef with 20% fat. You can substitute your ground beef for ground turkey. 

If you want more liquid in your chili, add 1/2 cup of chicken or beef stock.