Description
Homemade chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or game day gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with kidney beans and a medley of spices, simmering together to create a rich, flavorful experience. With its inviting aroma and customizable ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends while enjoying a bowl of warmth on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
- Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned with no pink remaining.
- Mix in diced bell pepper; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, then add tomato sauce and drained kidney beans; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a spicier chili, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Substitute ground turkey for leaner protein or use black beans instead of kidney beans for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat on the stovetop.