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two bowls of beef chili with toppings in smaller bowls.

Best Beef Chili Recipe

5 from 12 votes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Additional Time 25 minutes
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
The Best Beef Chili- The perfect blend of ingredients and spices for a hearty thick and delicious chili! Leftovers taste amazing!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup masa harina
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
  • optional:
  • 2 jalapenos (seeded and chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until transparent, then add the green peppers, jalapeños if using, and garlic; sautéing for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant. 
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Remove excess grease if necessary. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Add in the beef broth then the masa harina, quickly stirring to break up any chunks. Then add in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, kidney, and pinto beans.
  • Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Ladle into individual bowls, and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You may add 1/2 cup more beef broth depending on the consistency you’d like. You could also add another can of beans if you’d like.
Slow cooker instructions: Follow the recipe up until the step when the beef is cooked. Transfer the cooked onions, bell pepper, garlic, and cooked beef to the slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Dinner

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