Description

This Traditional Beef Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. It features ground beef simmered with aromatic spices, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a blend of kidney and navy beans, creating a rich and zesty chili with a balanced hint of spice. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, it’s an ideal meal for soup season and can be served with cheese, sour cream, or your favorite bread.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced small
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef

Tomato and Beans

14 oz can crushed tomatoes
14 oz can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted or regular
14 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14 oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tablespoons tomato paste

Liquids and Seasonings

1 1/4 cups chicken stock
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 healthy pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional to balance acidity)

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Instructions

Saute the onion and garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions with a pinch of salt and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pot and season generously with salt. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned with no pink remaining. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor and incorporate it into the meat.
Add the remaining ingredients: Pour in the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, and chicken stock. Add the optional maple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Simmer: Partly cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to marry the flavors.
Serve: Taste the chili and adjust salt as needed to your preferred flavor. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as melted cheese or sour cream, accompanied by honey cornbread or homemade sourdough bread.

Notes

This classic beef chili is a perfect weekly go-to during colder months due to its hearty, filling nature and robust flavor layers.
Enjoy it topped with melted cheese or a dollop of sour cream for added richness.
Serve alongside honey cornbread or homemade sourdough to complement the dish’s warmth.
The optional maple syrup helps balance acidity from the tomatoes but can be omitted if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 10.1 g
Sodium: 1226 mg
Fat: 6.4 g
Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 46.5 g
Fiber: 11.3 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 46.4 mg