This is the best chili recipe packed with beef, beans, and bold flavors! It’s a favorite in our house and I love how easy it is to make. Cooked on the stovetop, it pairs perfectly with cornbread, toast, or biscuits. Add your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and onions for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal!

Original recipe from Holly

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  •  2 ½ tablespoons chili powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed (1 to 2 cans)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices (14.5 oz)
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  2. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  3. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  4. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Notes:

  • Prep Time 20 minutes 
  • Cook Time 45 minutes 
  • Total Time 1hour 5 minutes
  • Simmer it uncovered which allows the chili to naturally thicken without having to add cornstarch or flour
  • Beer can be replaced with extra broth
  • Any ground meat will work in this recipe
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, red or green onion, cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, or tortilla chips