This beef chili is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a winter evening. It is packed full of flavor and has a nice kick to it from the chili peppers. This dish can be easily adapted to your own taste by adding more or less chili peppers, and you can also add in other vegetables such as corn or diced tomatoes. Serve with some rice or tortilla chips and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
Method
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beef is cooked through and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
Potential changes & improvements
As mentioned above, you can easily adjust the heat level of this dish by adding more or less chili peppers. You can also add in other vegetables such as corn or diced tomatoes. If you want a thicker chili, you can add in some tomato paste.
What other food it works well with
This beef chili goes well with rice, tortilla chips, or just on its own. It also makes a great topping for nachos or hot dogs.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making beef chili is to overcook the beef. This will make it tough and dry, so be sure to cook it until it is just cooked through. Another mistake is to not let the flavors meld together. Be sure to simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Nutritional Information
This beef chili is high in protein and fiber, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol. However, it is high in sodium due to the canned tomatoes and beans. If you are concerned about the sodium content, you can use low-sodium canned tomatoes and beans.
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
- Beef
- Tomatoes
- Kidney beans