Classic Trader Joe's Beef Chili
Trader Joe'sClassic Trader Joe's Beef Chili
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles, (14.5 ounce)
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Kidney Beans, (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 can Trader Joe's Black Beans, (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shredded Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15 over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (undrained), rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Organic Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Black Beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it longer.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle the hot chili into bowls. Serve with optional toppings such as Trader Joe's Shredded Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sClassic Trader Joe's Beef Chili
For the Chili
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles, (14.5 ounce)
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Kidney Beans, (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 can Trader Joe's Black Beans, (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shredded Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15 over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (undrained), rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Organic Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Black Beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it longer.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle the hot chili into bowls. Serve with optional toppings such as Trader Joe's Shredded Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa.
⏱️ 2 min