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Best Ever Chili

A hearty and warming chili, perfect for cold evenings and festive gatherings. Quick to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80/20) For richness
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add in the diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For added richness, simmer longer.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Notes

Chili can be stored in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop and add water/broth if needed.