Homemade Chili
Homemade chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings with friends. Bursting with rich flavors from ground beef, tomatoes, and spices, this hearty dish invites you to savor each bowl. Whether it’s game day or a cozy dinner at home, this chili promises to warm your soul and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions until golden, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic.
- Brown the ground beef in the pot for about 7 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and kidney beans with their juices.
- Add chili powder and cumin; mix well and let spices mingle for a minute.
- Pour in beef broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize with your choice of beans or add veggies like bell peppers for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.