Simple Chili Recipe with Ground Beef
This ground beef chili is a classic recipe that is simple and quick to make. Ready in 30 just minutes, the flavors are bold, comforting and crowd-pleasing.
Equipment
- 1 Heavy bottom pot Such a Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado oil
- ½ Cup Onion diced
- 3 Cloves garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon Ancho Chile powder
- ½ Teaspoon Oregano
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 Lb. Ground beef
- 1 14.5 ounce Can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Beef or chicken bouillon only if using water and not beef/chicken stock
- 2 cups water or beef/chicken stock instead of water and bouillon
- 1 14.5 ounce Pinto beans I highly recommend using a bean mix
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro chopped
- ½ cup Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oil in heavy bottom pot such a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened and slightly golden brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Mix the cumin, oregano, Ancho chile powder and paprika and add it to the pot.
- Add the can of tomatoes with its juices and the water with bouillon or beef stock.
- Increase the heat and bring the chili to a boil. Add the drained beans.
- Place the lid on the pot slightly open and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Or until you reach the desired thickness for your chili. As it cools down it will thicken.
- Serve with cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 19gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 968IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
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