Beef and Bean Chili
A thick, smoky pot of chili that gets better the next day.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 1 hr
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 8
- Level
- Easy
Method
- Brown the beef in the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. Cook 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Taste, adjust the salt, and serve with cheddar, sour cream and chopped onion.
Kitchen tipToasting the spices in the pot for a minute before adding liquid deepens the flavor.