Dutch Oven Chili
Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Dutch Oven Chili is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Made with tender ground beef, a medley of savory spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, and a blend of hearty beans, this one-pot wonder is both satisfying and easy to make. The Dutch oven ensures a slow, even simmer, allowing the rich tomato base and aromatic vegetables to meld beautifully into a deliciously robust chili. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe serves up to six and can be personalized with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheese, sour cream, or a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Whether you're hosting game day or craving a cozy weeknight dinner, this Dutch Oven Chili is a surefire hit that’s as comforting as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can canned tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 1 can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- optional toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, etc.)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Once cooked, transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
In the same Dutch oven, add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Add the cooked ground beef back into the pot, followed by the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
