Jul 14 2026

Beef Chili Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

hearty beef chili served with cornbread croutons

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Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

Method

Chili Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with cornbread croutons.