Description
Hearty Beef Chili delivers pure comfort with rich, smoky flavors that dance across your palate. Generous meat, robust spices, and slow-simmered goodness invite you to savor a classic dish that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (15% fat)
Beans:
- 1 15-ounce (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 15-ounce (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth/water)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef into a spacious cooking vessel, allowing it to sizzle and brown evenly over moderate flame while breaking up larger chunks.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and crushed garlic, allowing them to become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle in a robust blend of spices: chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, complemented by a delicate balance of salt and black pepper.
- Introduce tomato paste, creating a rich base, then pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and savory beef broth, stirring to create a harmonious mixture.
- Gently fold in pinto and kidney beans, followed by a touch of maple syrup to enhance depth and subtle sweetness.
- Elevate the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous bubble, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for approximately half an hour.
- Periodically stir the chili, tasting and adjusting seasonings to perfect the flavor profile.
- Once the chili reaches a thick, robust consistency, remove from heat and serve with an array of optional garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Upgrade protein by using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier version that cuts down on saturated fat without compromising rich flavor.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper for spice enthusiasts who crave extra kick.
- Create vegetarian adaptation by replacing ground beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans, ensuring robust texture and protein content remains consistent.
- Enhance depth of flavor by letting chili simmer longer than 30 minutes, allowing spices to meld and develop more complex, intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 648 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg