Description
This Easy Homemade Chili is rich, bold, and packed with hearty ground beef, beans, and perfectly blended spices. A one-pot meal ideal for cozy nights and batch cooking.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup beef broth or water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, and beef broth. Stir well.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Notes
You can prepare this chili up to 3 days in advance.
Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Easy Homemade Chili, beef chili recipe, ground beef and beans chili