Best Chili Recipe

Best Chili Recipe

45 min
6 servings

The best chili recipe you'll ever eat is right here! Our beef chili is made with ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef (we used 15% fat)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 15-oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 15-oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth (chicken broth or water works too)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fritos
  • green onion

Directions

  1. 1

    First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.

  2. 2

    Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.

  3. 3

    Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

  6. 6

    Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!