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Easy Beef Chili

A thick, hearty one-pot beef chili with beans, tomatoes, and warm spices that is ready in about an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 30 ounces kidney or pinto beans drained
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Can opener
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Brown the beef and drain the excess fat.
  2. Step 2: Cook the onion and bell pepper, then add the garlic and tomato paste.
  3. Step 3: Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Tip: Blooming the spices boosts flavor.
  5. Step 4: Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Step 5: Simmer partially covered for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Tip: Simmer uncovered to thicken.
  8. Step 6: Adjust the seasoning and serve with toppings.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving without toppings.
Chili tastes even better the next day.