Name: Classic Beef Chili (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Ground Beef; 1 Onion-chopped; 2 Bell Peppers-chopped (any color); 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 (28 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes; 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans-drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans-drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes-undrained; 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional); 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 cup Beef Broth

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A hearty and flavorful beef chili, perfect for a cold night. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is easy to make.

Total 1h 30m

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 16

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Beef
1.5 lbs 680 g Ground Beef
Vegetables
1 140 g Onion-chopped
2 200 g Bell Peppers-chopped (any color)
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
Canned Goods
1 (28 oz) can 794 g Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Kidney Beans-drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Black Beans-drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Diced Tomatoes-undrained
Spices
2 tbsp 30 mL Chili Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Smoked Paprika
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Other
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive Oil
1 cup 240 mL Beef Broth

Equipment

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Instructions

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Heat Olive Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Bell Peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add Chili Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Cayenne Pepper (if using), Salt, and Black Pepper to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, and Beef Broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.