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Spicy Chili with ground beef and beans, served in a bowl with garnishes.

Spicy Chili Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Simmer a rich, hearty Spicy Chili recipe, slow-cooked with homemade spices and a fiery jalapeño kick. The ultimate comfort food.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
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  • Add the diced onion, garlic, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeños to the pot with the beef. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to release the flavors.
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  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Add the kidney beans and black beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 351mgFiber: 2g
Keyword ground beef, spicy chili
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