Description
Warm up your evenings with this Easy Homemade Chili, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to gatherings with friends. This one-pot wonder is packed with savory ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a blend of spices that create a comforting meal in under 45 minutes. Enjoy the rich flavors as you customize your bowl with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños. Not only is this chili hearty and filling, but it also makes for excellent leftovers, ideal for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Dive into this simple recipe that promises to satisfy even the hungriest appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chili starter
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, diced bell peppers, and onions. Cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chili starter, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, beef broth, and bouillon paste to the pot. Mix well and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Serve: Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15–20 minutes while stirring occasionally. Serve warm in bowls with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg