Classic Chili
This Classic Chili recipe is easy, comforting and healthy. With just a few simple steps you'll have a flavorful and hearty dinner on the table in 30 minutes that's sure to be a new family favorite!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups Yellow Onions, diced
- 1 Cup Bell Pepper, diced green, orange, yellow, red - your choice
- 2 Cloves Garlic, diced
- 1 lb Ground Beef, lean 85/15 or 90/10
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Cans Kidney Beans, 16 oz each dark or light
- 28 oz canned Diced Tomatoes
- 32 oz Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Favorite Chili Toppings sliced green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips or strips, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, etc.
Instructions
- Over medium heat add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to a large pot. Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 lb of lean ground beef. Break up with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add spices to the pot - chili powder, cumin, ancho chili powder, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Add to the pot and stir.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, including the liquid.
- Add 32 oz of chicken broth and simmer with a lid on for 15 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings - sliced green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips or strips, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, etc.