Bold, hearty, and built for cold October nights. This beef chili is the kind of recipe that fills the whole house with a smell that makes everyone wander into the kitchen. Make a big batch on Sunday and you’re set for the week - it genuinely gets better every day.
6 Servings
450 Calories
44g Protein
38g Carbs
12g Fat
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (90/10)
- 2 cans (15oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Plain Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)
- Sliced green onions
- Pickled jalapeños
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook one more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook through, breaking apart as it browns. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and all beans. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour — stirring occasionally. The longer it goes the better it gets.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Top with cheese, Greek yogurt, green onions, and jalapeños.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook one more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook through, breaking apart as it browns. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and all beans. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour - stirring occasionally. The longer it goes the better it gets.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Top with cheese, Greek yogurt, green onions, and jalapeños.