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Best Homemade Beef Chili Recipe

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Looking for the Best Homemade Beef Chili Recipe? This stovetop chili is hearty, nutritious, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • salt and pepper (as needed)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup water or broth (chicken, vegetable, or beef broth )
  • shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, bell pepper, and fresh chopped cilantro for garnish. (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions soften.
  2. Brown beef: Add ground beef, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Cook until browned.
  3. Simmer chili: Stir in black beans, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth (or water). Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes or until flavors have combined.
  4. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, bell pepper, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

Ideas for ways to make your chili spicy.

Jalapeños: Add a mild to medium heat and a fresh, slightly bell-peppery flavor. You can use them seeded and deveined for less heat or with the seeds and membranes for more.
Chipotle Peppers (smoked jalapeños): Medium heat with a distinctive smoky flavor. Often come in adobo sauce, which adds another layer of flavor.
Cayenne Pepper: Adds a significant and direct heat. Use a small amount at first.
Commercial Hot Sauces: Offer a wide range of heat levels and flavor profiles. Add a few dashes at a time and taste.


Recipe adapted from my mother, Angelique

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