Ground Beef Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices, perfect for comforting family meals.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 2 lbs. ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 16 oz. kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 16 oz. pinto beans rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
- Add chili powder, cumin, dry mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in kidney and pinto beans and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.