Best Ever Beef Chili Recipe

This hearty beef chili is the perfect blend of meaty richness, simmered with vegetables and warming spices. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, as it freezes beautifully. This recipe makes a generous portion that serves multiple meals and can be customized with various toppings.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1½ pounds ground beef (80% or 90% lean)
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 28 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Seasonings:

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Optional Toppings:

  • Grated cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Avocados
  • Red onion
  • Cilantro or parsley

Preparation Time

  • Total Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Servings: 6

Step 1: Prepare the Bacon

Slice four pieces of bacon and add to a large Dutch oven or pot

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Heat pot on medium heat and cook bacon until crispy

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Step 2: Prepare Vegetables

Dice one green bell pepper, removing seeds and membrane

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Dice one yellow onion

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Mince three garlic cloves

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Step 3: Cook Vegetables

Add diced bell pepper and onion to the pot with bacon

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Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften

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Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds

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Step 4: Cook Ground Beef

Add ground beef to the pot

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Break up meat with spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned

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Step 5: Add Seasonings

Add tomato paste and all spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt)

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Toast spices for about one minute

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Step 6: Add Remaining Ingredients

Add fire-roasted tomatoes

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Add drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans

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Pour in beef broth

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Add bay leaf

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Step 7: Simmer

Bring to a boil on high heat

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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes

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Step 8: Finish and Serve

Remove bay leaf before serving

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Ladle into bowls

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Add optional toppings as desired

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