Description
Hearty beef chili with ground beef, beans, and bold spices for a rich flavor everyone enjoys. A touch of sweetness balances the heat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 lean
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef onion and garlic.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until beef browns fully and reaches 160°F internally breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in pinto beans kidney beans tomato sauce diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Add brown sugar chili powder cumin garlic powder smoked paprika salt black pepper and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until thickened stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cook ground beef to 160°F to ensure food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American