Classic Beef Chili
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20 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 2HRS

Classic Beef Chili

My recipe for the best ever beef chili, it’s easy and full of flavor. I love eating my beef chili with cornbread or tortilla chips, yum!
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My recipe for the best ever beef chili, it’s easy and full of flavor. I love eating my beef chili with cornbread or tortilla chips, yum!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
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2HRS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Ground Beef
1 lb
Ground Beef
Onion
1
Medium Onion, diced
Red Bell Pepper
1
Red Bell Pepper, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Tomato Paste
3 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Chili Powder
1 1/2 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
or other ground cumin
Dried Oregano
1 tsp
Dried Oregano
Onion Powder
1 tsp
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
or Pepper flakes
optional
Diced Tomatoes
1 can
(14 oz)
Small Diced Tomatoes
Beef Broth
1 can
(14 oz)
Beef Broth
Red Kidney Beans
1 can
(15 oz)
Red Kidney Beans, drained
Cheddar Cheese
to taste
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
for garnish
Sour Cream
to taste
Sour Cream
for garnish
Scallion
to taste
Scallions
for garnish

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
531
Fat
17.2 g
Protein
37.6 g
Carbs
52.9 g
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large pot over medium high heat. Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and cook until mostly browned, breaking it up as you go, two to three minutes.
step 1 Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large pot over medium high heat. Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and cook until mostly browned, breaking it up as you go, two to three minutes.
step 2
Add Onion (1), Red Bell Pepper (1), Garlic (2 cloves), Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook for about three minutes, until onion is translucent.
step 2 Add Onion (1), Red Bell Pepper (1), Garlic (2 cloves), Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook for about three minutes, until onion is translucent.
step 3
Add Tomato Paste (3 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 1/2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Onion Powder (1 tsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp). Cook until the tomato paste is well blended with the beef, about one minute.
step 3 Add Tomato Paste (3 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 1/2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Onion Powder (1 tsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp). Cook until the tomato paste is well blended with the beef, about one minute.
step 4
Add Diced Tomatoes (1 can) with juice, Beef Broth (1 can), and Red Kidney Beans (1 can). Stir together and bring to simmer, then turn down to medium-low to simmer gently. Cook for an hour and a half to 2 hours stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with Cheddar Cheese (to taste), Sour Cream (to taste) and Scallions (to taste).
step 5 Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with Cheddar Cheese (to taste), Sour Cream (to taste) and Scallions (to taste).

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Tags

Beans & Legumes
American
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Beef
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Mexican
Vegetables
Soups & Stews
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