Hearty Beef Chili with Beans and Smoky Spices
A rich and smoky beef chili made with ground beef,beans, and a blend of savory spices. Top it with cheese, Fritos, or greenonions for a comforting meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 15% fat
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- One 15-ounce can of pinto beans thoroughly drained and rinsed under cold water.
- 1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- One cup of beef broth or substitute with chicken broth or water as desired.
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fritos
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes and Beans: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and kidney beans, combining everything thoroughly.
- Mix in Seasonings: Add the tomato paste, maple syrup, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the meat and beans in the seasoning blend.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the beef broth (or your choice of liquid) and bring the chili to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, Fritos, or chopped green onions as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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