Hearty Homemade Chili: A Warming Winter Staple

A robust and comforting homemade chili, packed with beans, meat, and spices. Perfect for warming up on cold winter days!

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Warm up this winter with Hearty Homemade Chili: A Warming Winter Staple.

This comforting chili is packed with robust flavors, tender beans, and hearty meat, simmered to perfection. Ideal for cold evenings, this chili is sure to become your go-to dish when you need a meal that's both filling and full of warmth.

How to Make Hearty Homemade Chili 👇👇👇

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup beef or vegetable broth
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Add the Vegetables:

Add the chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the Spices:

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add the Beans and Tomatoes:

Add the kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. Simmer the Chili:

Pour in the broth and bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will develop.

6. Season and Serve:

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.