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Hearty Beef Chili

A close-up of a bowl filled with hearty beef chili, featuring tender chunks of beef, kidney beans, and carrots in a rich sauce.
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A rich and savory one-pot beef chili, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pot.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, simmer for 2-3 hours.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Consider serving with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or cornbread.

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