Description
This chili is hearty, cozy, and comes together in under a hour. It’s the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket for busy weeknights or a casual gathering with friends. The best part? You only need simple pantry staples to make a big pot of flavorful comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound – 93% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons – Olive oil
- 2 – Medium yellow or white onions
- 2 tablespoons – Tomato paste
- 15oz. – Can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (petite cut, if available)
- 8oz. – Can tomato sauce
- 16oz. – Can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups – Beef broth
- 3 tablespoons – Chili powdwer
- 2 tablespoons – Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons – Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon – Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon – Salt
- 1 teaspoon – Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon – Ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. After a minute, add 1½ diced onions (saving the remaining ½ for topping). Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring until softened and fragrant.
2. Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for about 7 minutes, until browned.
3. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir well, then add this spice mixture into the pot with the beef and onions. Stir until the meat is evenly coated.
4. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together.
5. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To Serve- top with the reserved onion, shredded cheese, or sour cream. This chili also pairs beautifully with cornbread or served over noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
