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:
- Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
- In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
- Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
- 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