Best Ever Chili Recipe

Best Ever Chili Recipe

Thick, rich and flavorful! Filled with lean ground beef, mix of beans, ripe tomatoes, fresh seasonings and topped with all your favorites! This classic chili recipe is a MUST make!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion

    diced

  • 1 green bell pepper

    diced

  • 2 garlic cloves

    minced

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes

    undrained

  • 1 15 ounce can pinto beans
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 3 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until brown.

  2. 2

    Add in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until it starts to thicken and flavors combine about 30 minutes.

Best Ever Chili Recipe

Best Ever Chili Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply satisfying, hearty meal that warms you from the inside out? This Best Ever Chili Recipe delivers exactly that: a thick, rich, and incredibly flavorful chili, brimming with classic appeal.

What truly sets this classic chili apart is its robust foundation of lean ground beef, expertly combined with a generous mix of pinto and kidney beans. The thoughtful blend of ripe tomatoes, alongside a vibrant array of fresh seasonings like chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, and a touch of cayenne, ensures every spoonful is complex and deeply satisfying.

Prepare for a wonderfully thick and hearty chili experience. You'll find a savory, rich tomato base enveloping tender ground beef and creamy beans, creating a texture that is both comforting and substantial. The aromatic spices promise a truly authentic chili flavor that's both familiar and exceptionally delicious, making it a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or game day gatherings.

While fantastic as is, this chili is also wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can easily adjust the amount of cayenne to suit your desired heat level, from mildly warm to a more fiery kick. Feel free to swap the pinto beans or kidney beans for black beans or cannellini beans if you have other varieties on hand, though the original combination offers a quintessential chili taste.

Serve this truly best ever chili with your favorite classic toppings—think shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh diced onions—to complete this comforting meal.

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