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Beef Chili Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
A bowl of Beef chili in a bowl with a spoon

This rich and hearty homemade beef chili recipe loaded with vegetables and beans is comfort food at its greatest! 

Author: Valentina Ablaev
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Keyword: Beef Chili, Chili Recipe
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $12-$16
Calories: 366 kcal
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

Beef Chili Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely cubed
  • 1 large carrot, cubed
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15.5 oz can kidney beans, , drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups beef broth

Chili Seasonings:

  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 ½ tsp chili powder
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Instructions

  1. Brown beef in a Dutch oven over med-high heat, breaking up the meat while stirring. 

  2. Add onion and cook until tender.

  3. Add diced carrot, bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring as needed. Drain excess fat.

  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, add beans, broth and seasonings. Stir well to combine.

  5. Turn heat down to a gentle boil and allow chili to cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally (longer if meat and vegetables aren’t desired tenderness).
  6. Taste chili and additional seasonings if needed. Turn off heat and allow chili to rest 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Chili Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 1057mg46%
Potassium 810mg23%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1610IU32%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.