Classic Easy Ground Beef Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe comes together easily with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 tomato sauce
- 1 kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 diced green chiles undrained (optional)
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, then add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned; drain any excess grease.
- Return the pot to heat, stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast spices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, then stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, and green chiles.
- Add beef broth or water if needed for consistency, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for at least 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For even richer flavor, let the chili simmer for up to an hour. Adjust seasonings to your preference before serving.