Easy Chili Recipe
This hearty and flavorful chili is made with ground beef, beans, and spices—an easy stovetop recipe perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
Sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions and bell peppers until softened.
Brown the beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Add seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer: Add crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Stir well, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Serve: Spoon into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with lentils or additional beans.
Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days — flavors improve overnight!
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/easy-chili-recipe/
