Hearty Beef Chili
A comforting and hearty beef chili recipe packed with flavor and protein-rich beans.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium red onion, diced or yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 /2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 /2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
- 1 /4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes seasoned or plain, with their juice
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz pinto beans with their juice, or white beans with their juice
- 2 oz diced jalapeños or mild green chilis, or to taste
- 15 oz canned corn drained, or use frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 /2 cup chicken stock or water, or as needed to thin the chili
Instructions
- In a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Stir in the diced onion, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened. This step builds the base flavor of your chili.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced jalapeños or chilis, and corn. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer partially covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a thinner chili, add water or chicken stock towards the end of cooking. Remember, the chili will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt if desired. This is your chance to make it just right for your palate!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.