The Very Best Chili
If you're looking for a hearty and easy chili recipe the whole family will happily eat, I invite you to give this delicious one a try! It's a very good (some might say the very best) chili recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 serving Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 14 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a saute pan on medium-low heat. When the oil is heated, add chopped red onion and saute until the onion begins to turn translucent. Then add garlic and cook until onions are translucent and the garlic starts to brown.
- Add ground beef and stir. Turn heat up to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is almost cooked through.
- Add chili seasoning and chopped bell pepper, stirring thoroughly to incorporate the chili seasoning into the beef. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock, and again thoroughly stir the mixture. Bring it to a low boil.
- Then, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The chili can be served as-is or topped with cheese and/or sour cream.
Notes
Use my Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix in this recipe!
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.