Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this easy-to-make The Best Chili Recipe. Perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings, this hearty chili is packed with flavor and can be tailored to your taste. Made with tender ground beef, zesty spices, and hearty beans, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Top it off with gooey melted cheese and fresh green onions for an irresistible finish. Enjoy it as a satisfying one-pot meal any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium onions (diced)
- 3–4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans (drained)
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook diced onions until soft. Stir in the spices and tomato paste; cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, browned beef, kidney beans, and broth; mix well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg