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Easy Classic Beef Chili Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Warm up with this Joanna Gaines Chili Recipe. This hearty classic beef chili is the ultimate comfort food recipe for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans (drained)
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Cook the Ground Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon; drain excess fat if necessary.
Add Onion and Garlic
  1. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for approximately five minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and lightly golden.
Add Bell Peppers
  1. Stir in green and red bell peppers and cook for an additional five minutes until softened while still maintaining their shape and color.
Add Tomatoes and Paste
  1. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice, add tomato paste, and stir until the mixture is well combined and thickened.
Add Beans and Broth
  1. Add kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth, then stir gently to ensure the liquid covers most of the ingredients.
Add Spices
  1. Incorporate chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to distribute the flavors; adjust salt to taste later if necessary.
Simmer the Chili
  1. Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and Serve
  1. Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve hot in bowls with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce grease.
  • Simmer longer for deeper flavor.
  • Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes taste too acidic.
  • For spicy chili, add red pepper flakes.
  • Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Let chili rest 10 minutes before serving.