Best Chili Recipe
The Best Chili Recipe is a hearty one-pot meal made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2½ tablespoons chili powder divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 19-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2½ cups beef broth halal-friendly replacement for beer
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with 1½ tablespoons of chili powder.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the seasoned beef with the diced onion, jalapeño, and garlic until the meat is fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the green bell pepper, remaining chili powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar.
- Stir well until everything is evenly combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally until the Best Chili Recipe reaches your preferred thickness.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey for a lighter variation.
- Increase jalapeños for extra spice.
- Serve with cornbread, baked potatoes, or steamed rice.
- Garnish with avocado slices for extra richness.