Ultimate Chili Recipe
A rich and hearty chili made with beef, beans, and bold spices. Easy to prep and perfect for any occasion—this is the only chili recipe you need.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- - Cutting board and knife
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- - 1 lb lean ground beef
- - 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- - 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
- - 2 cans 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- - 1 medium onion diced
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 2 tbsp chili powder
- - 2 tsp cumin
- - 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- ### Optional Toppings
- - Sour cream
- - Shredded cheddar cheese
- - Fresh cilantro
- - Sliced jalapeños
- - Green onions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Add beef; cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Drain fat.
- Add beans, tomatoes, peppers, and spices. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover partially, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with lentils or more beans
- Freezer-friendly and ideal for meal prep
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor
- Freezer-friendly and ideal for meal prep
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor