Description
A hearty and flavorful chili inspired by Half Baked Harvest, made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy nights or game day.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Sliced green onions, for serving
Tortilla chips or cornbread, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, broth, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in fresh cilantro, if using.
7. Serve hot with your choice of cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, tortilla chips, or cornbread.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time for even more flavor.
You can swap out the beef for ground turkey or make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding extra beans or lentils.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg