Description
Hearty chili con carne simmers with robust flavors, promising comfort in every spoonful. Packed with ground beef, beans, and zesty spices, you’ll savor this classic one-pot wonder that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
Canned Ingredients and Liquids:
- 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat a spacious pot over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, fragmenting the meat while stirring continuously.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Generously sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, kidney and black beans, and beef broth into the pot, gently mixing all components together.
- Allow the chili to reach a gentle bubbling state, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for approximately 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning with additional spices or salt, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Remove from heat and let the chili rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop deeper complexity.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier chili base.
- For vegetarian options, swap ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives or extra beans like black beans and kidney beans.
- Control heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper quantity or using mild chili powder for sensitive palates.
- Let chili simmer longer than recommended for deeper, richer flavor development and more tender meat texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg