Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans kidney beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 2–3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by dicing the onion and bell pepper and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, pinto beans, and spices.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Serve hot with preferred toppings such as shredded cheese or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 723mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different beans or spice levels according to your taste preferences. For deeper flavor, let the chili simmer longer if you have time.