Hearty Game Day Chili
Hearty Game Day Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 can
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can
- 15 ounces kidney beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces pinto beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the 2 pounds of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Once the beef is fully browned, carefully drain any excess grease from the pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the diced yellow onion and diced red bell pepper to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables with the spices, and cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Finally, stir in the beef broth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
For best flavor, allow the chili to simmer longer, up to 2-3 hours, stirring periodically.
- 10
Serve the hearty chili hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cornbread.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hearty Game Day Chili
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 can
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can
- 15 ounces kidney beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces pinto beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the 2 pounds of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Once the beef is fully browned, carefully drain any excess grease from the pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the diced yellow onion and diced red bell pepper to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables with the spices, and cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Finally, stir in the beef broth.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
For best flavor, allow the chili to simmer longer, up to 2-3 hours, stirring periodically.
- 10
Serve the hearty chili hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cornbread.
⏱️ 2 min