Description
Chili beans with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with rich spices and kidney beans, simmered to perfection for a flavor-packed experience. In just about 40 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal that warms the soul and pleases the palate. Customize it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs for an extra touch. Ideal for family meals or entertaining friends, this one-pot wonder requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Dive into this delicious recipe and make it a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can kidney beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces), with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Mix in kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and beef broth; combine well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg