Beef Chili Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This rich and hearty homemade beef chili recipe loaded with vegetables and beans is comfort food at its greatest!
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
Instructions
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Brown beef in a Dutch oven over med-high heat, breaking up the meat while stirring.
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Add onion and cook until tender.
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Add diced carrot, bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring as needed. Drain excess fat.
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Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, add beans, broth and seasonings. Stir well to combine.
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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).
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Taste chili and additional seasonings if needed. Turn off heat and allow chili to rest 5 minutes.