Here’s a hearty, flavorful beef chili recipe that’s perfect for cozy dinners 🌶️🥩
🌶️ Classic Beef Chili
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, optional)
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- In a large pot or skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Sauté vegetables
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add seasonings & liquids
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beans, and beef broth.
4. Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Serve
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
- Serve with rice, bread, or tortilla chips.
🌟 Tips
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Chili tastes even better the next day—perfect for leftovers.
- Use a slow cooker: cook on low for 4–6 hours for deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also make a quick 20-minute stovetop version or a super spicy “Texas-style” chili 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
