The Best Classic Chili Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 mediumyellow onion (-diced)
- 1 pound90% lean ground beef
- 2 ½ tablespoonschili powder
- 2 tablespoonsground cumin
- 2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
- 2 tablespoonstomato paste
- 1 tablespoongarlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoonssalt
- ½ teaspoonground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonground cayenne pepper** (-optional)
- 1 ½ cupsbeef broth
- 1can petite diced tomatoes
- 1can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1can tomato sauce
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, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. 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.