Description
This Best Ever Chili Recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines ground beef, pork, an array of spices, and beans in a rich tomato base. Perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd, this classic chili will become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork (or turkey)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Canned Goods:
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Liquid:
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Meat: Add ground beef and pork, cook until browned.
- Add Peppers and Spices: Stir in bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chilies, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, simmer longer.
- Serve: Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day.
- Customize with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or jalapeños.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
