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Close-up view of a pot of hearty chili, filled with ground beef, kidney beans, and colorful bell peppers.

Easy Classic Chili Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food

This hearty chili is a perfect comfort food, combining flavorful spices with beans and ground beef for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
vegetables
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
meat
  • 1 lb ground beef
canned beans
  • 1 15 oz kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz pinto beans, drained
canned tomatoes
  • 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6 oz tomato paste
liquids
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Brown ground beef; drain excess fat.
  3. Add beans, tomatoes, paste, and broth. Stir well.
  4. Season with spices and simmer 30–45 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with toppings.

Notes

This chili is perfect for a cozy night and can be customized with your favorite toppings.