Description
A thick, hearty chili filled with ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, and a rich tomato base simmered with warm spices. This comforting bowl is savory, satisfying, and perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned while breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so the flavors blend and the chili thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls and enjoy.
Notes
- Let the chili simmer gently rather than boiling to maintain a thick texture.
- If the chili becomes too thick, add a small splash of beef broth.
- For thicker chili, mash a few beans during cooking.
- The flavor improves after resting, making it excellent for next day leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: wendys chili recipe, classic beef chili, homemade chili, hearty chili recipe, bean chili