Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Best Chili Recipe, a hearty beef chili that’s ideal for cozy gatherings, game days, or family dinners. In under an hour, you can whip up this flavorful dish made with ground beef, beans, and a delightful homemade chili seasoning that elevates every bite. With its rich blend of spices and customizable toppings like shredded cheese and green onions, this chili is sure to impress everyone at your table. Perfect for meal prep, it’s not just a meal but a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef (85/15)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can pinto beans (15 oz., drained and rinsed)
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz., drained and rinsed)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth or water)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
- Fritos (for serving)
- Green onion (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with diced onion and garlic for about 7–10 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup; stir well.
- Mix in the spices and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg