Description
This Best Beef Chili Recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy family meals. Sautéed onions and peppers, browned ground beef, aromatic spices, and kidney beans simmer together for a rich, comforting chili. Serve with cheese, sour cream, and fresh coriander for the ultimate comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 500g ground beef
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 400g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander to garnish
- Grated cheese and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in red and green peppers, cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, coriander, and cayenne. Stir 1–2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
- Pour in chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and stock. Stir well.
- Add kidney beans, season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Browning beef adds depth of flavor. Simmer longer for richer taste. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Adjust chili powder for preferred heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg