This easy chili recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and hearty dish with a subtle spice and smoky flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week!
Author:Paula
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chili:
1 pound ground beef (453.6 grams)
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained (794 grams)
15 ounces tomato sauce (425 grams)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
15.5 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed (439 grams)
Instructions
Cook the Meat and Vegetables: Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
Season and Simmer: Add chili powder, cumin, chipotle, cayenne, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and beans. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with sour cream, red onions, and cheddar cheese.
Notes
The level of heat in the chili can be adjusted by reducing or omitting the cayenne and black pepper.
You can customize the spice level by adding small amounts of cayenne and black pepper at the end.