Ultimate Chili Recipe
This hearty and flavorful Ultimate Chili Recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, game days, or make-ahead meals. Customizable and easy to freeze.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- Cutting board & knife
- - Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 large onion diced
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 lbs ground beef
- - 1 red bell pepper chopped
- - 1 green bell pepper chopped
- - 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- - 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- - 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, rinsed
- - 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed
- - 3 tbsp chili powder
- - 1 tbsp cumin
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- - Salt & pepper to taste
- - ½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Heat oil in pot. Sauté onion & peppers 5 mins. Add garlic, cook 1 min.
- Add beef. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
- Stir in spices. Toast 1 min.
- Add tomatoes, sauce, beans, broth. Simmer 30–40 mins uncovered.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with toppings.
Notes
- Use turkey or lentils to lighten
- Add dark chocolate or coffee for deeper flavor
- Top with cheese, sour cream, chips, or jalapeños
- Add dark chocolate or coffee for deeper flavor
- Top with cheese, sour cream, chips, or jalapeños