Classic Chili

The Best Classic Chili is a traditional chili recipe just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.

Yield:
6 servings
Category:
Beef
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
10 min
Cooking Time:
25 min
Total Time:
35 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder or minced fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans whole or diced tomatoes
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans red kidney (or cannellini or black or pinto) beans, drained

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the broth, canned tomatoes , and beans. Stir well.
  5. Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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