My Family Chili
Warm, hearty, and brimming with robust flavor, My Family Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines tender, perfectly seasoned ground beef with a medley of beans, tangy crushed tomatoes, and a rich blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A touch of cayenne pepper adds optional heat for those who crave a spicy kick. Simmered to perfection, this classic chili is easy to prepare in just over an hour and is packed with protein and fiber, making it both delicious and satisfying. Serve it piping hot with your favorite toppings—like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crispy tortilla chips—for a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love. Keywords: family chili recipe, easy chili, one-pot meals, hearty chili with beans, homemade chili.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed and set the beef aside in a bowl.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, until fragrant.
Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot and stir to combine evenly.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix the seasonings thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more chili powder, salt, or cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped scallions, or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 187.7 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 4747 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.1 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 195.6 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 36.3 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 5644 mg | 120% | |
*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.
