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Classic Chili Recipe

Classic Chili Recipe: Easy Homemade Chili in Under 1 Hour

This Classic Chili Recipe delivers rich flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for cozy dinners. A simple, versatile dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 398
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef browned
  • 1 15oz. can kidney beans drained
  • 1 15oz. can black beans drained
  • 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 6oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the ground beef and saut? until fully browned.
  3. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix in the chili seasoning ingredients.
  4. Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste the chili and adjust salt or seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 21gSodium: 468mgFiber: 10g

Notes

This chili recipe can be customized with different beans or meats. For a spicier kick, add jalape?os or increase chili powder.

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