Description
Experience the warmth of home with this Ultimate Classic Beef Chili, a hearty dish filled with rich flavors, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Brown the Beef: Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7 minutes). Drain excess grease if necessary.
- 3. Spice It Up: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika (if using), and salt. Stir well to coat the meat in spices.
- 4. Add Tomatoes & Beans: Pour in fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juice and kidney beans. Stir everything together.
- 5. Let It Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Ladle chili into bowls and top with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg