Beef n' Bean Chili
Big, bold flavors come together in this all-American red chili with beef and beans!
Servings:6
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 white or yellow onion, , diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced, (I used half of 1 green pepper, and half of 1 red pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, , plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons cumin
- 2 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans
Instructions
- Add ground beef, onion, and peppers to a large stock pot. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Sauté over medium heat until onions are tender and beef is browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Drain and rinse all beans. Add tomato sauce, chicken (or vegetable) broth, diced tomatoes, and beans to the pot. Stir in remaining chili powder and cumin and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes longer.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, or other toppings as desired.
Notes
For a spicier chili, you can add more chili powder, and/or a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper.