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The Best Chili Recipe

A blend of meat and beans with just the right spice
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: chili, spicy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 521kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground meat 90% lean
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped - 2 cups
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 15.5 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven
  • saute onion until soft and translucent
  • add ground meat and stir to brown
  • drain most of the oil out of pot
  • add tomato paste
  • add cumin, chili pepper and stir
  • add crushed tomatoes and beef broth
  • add beans, salt, pepper and garlic powder
  • bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 1 hour uncovered
  • place in oven proof bowls and top with cheese (optional)
  • place in 350 oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts(optional)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 7mg