Classic Beef Chili Recipe
This delicious Classic Beef Chili recipe is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect dish for a quick, comforting meal that’s ready in just one hour! The combination of ground beef, beans, and spices creates a rich, warm, and satisfying chili!
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef 93 % lean
- 2 Tbsps Avocado Oil or olive oil
- 3 Medium Green Bell Peppers diced
- 2 Medium Yellow Onions diced
- salt & pepper
- 35 Ounces Tomato Sauce
- 28 Ounces Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 15 Ounces Kidney Beans rinsed & drained from can
- 15 Ounces Pinto Beans rinsed & drained from can
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat and set it aside.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add avocado oil (or olive oil). Sauté the bell peppers and yellow onions with a pinch of salt and black pepper until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
- Fold in the cooked ground beef, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for about 45 minutes (or longer for a deeper flavor)
- Lift the lid and taste-test your chili. Adjust the seasoning by adding more chili powder, cumin, salt, or black pepper as needed.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
This recipe makes a very large pot of chili! Halve this recipe for smaller portion.
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