Best Beef Chili
A rich and flavorful beef chili made with beans, tomatoes, bold spices, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for cozy dinners and game days.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- - Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 1 yellow onion diced
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained
- - 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- - 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- - 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- - 1 tbsp tomato paste
- - 2 tbsp maple syrup
- - 1 cup beef broth
- ### Chili Seasoning
- - 2 tbsp chili powder
- - 1 tsp cumin
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tsp salt
- - ½ tsp pepper
- - Optional: cayenne to taste
Instructions
- Brown beef and onion in large pot. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings.
- Add maple syrup and broth.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20–30 minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For thicker chili, simmer longer
- Great with shredded cheese and cornbread
- Store up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months
- Great with shredded cheese and cornbread
- Store up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months