Just Your Good Ol Chili
Warm, hearty, and brimming with comforting flavors, "Just Your Good Ol Chili" is the ultimate classic chili recipe that's perfect for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or meal prep. Featuring tender ground beef, a medley of vibrant bell peppers, and rich, smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this chili delivers a satisfying depth of flavor in every bite. Canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans make it both wholesome and convenient, while optional garnishes like shredded cheddar, sour cream, and fresh cilantro add customizable flair. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is an easy weeknight dinner solution that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you like it mild or with an extra kick of cayenne, this chili promises to be your go-to for cozy, crowd-pleasing comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce (canned)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for serving)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Remove any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Add the kidney beans and black beans, then stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot in bowls, topped with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1516 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*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.
