Real Mccoy Chili
Elevate your chili game with the bold and comforting flavors of Real McCoy Chili, a hearty one-pot meal that's perfect for cozy nights and game-day gatherings. Packed with tender ground beef, vibrant spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, and a double dose of beans—kidney and black—this robust recipe delivers a rich, satisfying depth of flavor. Slow-simmered in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, it's enhanced by optional additions like cayenne for a kick and a touch of dark chocolate for a velvety complexity. Ready in just 90 minutes, this easy yet flavorful homemade chili is perfect for feeding a crowd and pairs beautifully with classic toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for keywords like "homemade chili recipe," "ground beef chili," and "classic chili with beans."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 ounce dark chocolate (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring it doesn't burn.
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato paste, mixing to coat the beef, and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Stir well.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Uncover the pot and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed. If desired, stir in the dark chocolate during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added depth of flavor.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*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.
