The Best and Easiest Traditional Chili Recipe
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 2 lbs grass-fed ground beef
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 3 T tomato paste
- 1– 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1–15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 c + 2 T chili powder
- 3 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt + Pepper, to taste
Toppings (All are optional!)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour Cream
- Green Onion
- Red onion
- Jalapeno
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Fritos
Instructions
- Heat a few T olive oil in Dutch Oven or non reactive pot. Add ground beef, peppers, onions, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper; sauté until meat is cooked through and peppers are soft, 7-9 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover it and let it to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring often, until thick & creamy.
- Serve in bowls with toppings of choice and enjoy!!
Notes:
* If you like your chili to be a little more “soupy”, I would recommend adding a little beef broth or water as needed. Or, if you have a beer laying around, throw some of that in for a serious flavor boost!
