Description
Warm up with a steaming bowl of ground beef chili that’s bursting with flavor. This cozy dish features tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a blend of aromatic spices that come together for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, this recipe is easily customizable and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onions and bell peppers, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef. Cook until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; mix well.
- Lower the heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg