Easy, Tasty Chili
An easy to make chili recipe that will wow your friends and family!
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large white onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 lb medium ground beef
- 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder use more or less depending on your spice level - this gives it a nice kick!
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion + garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly soft and fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go along, about 7 minutes.
- Add spices, salt, pepper and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce + kidney beans and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then lower to heat to low-medium and continue to simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let rest 15 minutes. If desired, top with shredded cheese, sour cream and serve with a toasted, buttered bun. Enjoy!
Notes
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