Description
Get ready for the ultimate bowl of comfort with this bold and hearty Ultimate Beef Chili. Perfect for cold nights, game days, or easy weeknight dinners, this dish is loaded with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and just the right amount of spices. It’s a quick dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing party food, and one of the best easy recipes you’ll make all season. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack options or cozy dinner ideas, this easy recipe fits the bill perfectly.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), with juice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup beef broth
Instructions
1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
4. Add diced tomatoes with juice and tomato paste. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. Add kidney beans and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Notes
For more heat, add cayenne or diced jalapeños.
This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have developed.
To make it vegetarian, substitute beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy chili, ground beef recipe, cozy meals, healthy comfort food