Classic No-Beans Chili
This is the perfect classic chili recipe. Tuck into a bowl, serve it over a baked potato, or add a side of cornbread or corn chips!
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Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef (I like 93% lean)
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2-2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth (I like bone broth for more protein!)
Instructions
- Brown The Beef. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through. If desired, drain excess fat from the pan (I never do this).
- Cook Veggies. Add onions and bell peppers and cook 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
- Build Flavor. Next, add garlic, spices, salt, and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes more, until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and 2 cups beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer. Bring to a simmer. Cook 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and flavorful.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings, like sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, grated cheese, sliced green onions or diced onion, minced cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and more! Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
- Beef. I recommend using lean ground beef for this recipe. I like 90-97% lean so I don't need to drain any fat from the pan. If you prefer, this recipe can also be made with ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Turn Up The Heat! If you want a spicier chili, you have a few options: mince a jalapeño and add it with the bell peppers and onions, increase the chipotle chili pepper, or add a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce!
- Slow Cooker Directions: If desired, brown beef and saute onions and peppers as directed in stovetop directions, then transfer cooked beef and sautéed onions and peppers to the crock of your slow cooker. (Or simply, add ingredients to the crock of your slow cooker). Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cook on LOW 7-8 hours, or HIGH 3-4 hours.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup chili | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23.9g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 388.8mg | Potassium: 899.2mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 8.1g | Vitamin C: 44.7mg | Calcium: 63.2mg
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.
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