Chili Recipe
Everyone thinks their Chili Recipe is the best, and so do I! This comforting, delectable one-pot meal is good any time of the year, not just on cold nights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 246mgFiber: 2g
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