The Best Ever Chili Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1-2 tablespoons chili powder use 1 tablespoon for mild chili, 2 tablespoons for spicier chili
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 ¾ cups low sodium beef broth or one 14.5 ounce can
• 28 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes or fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 15 ounce can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 15 ounce can pinto beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
• shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, chopped red or green onions, cilantro, etc. as desired

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 2 minutes, until onion starts to soften.
2. 2 Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
3. 3 Add the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
4. 4 Add the broth and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
5. 5 Stir in the crushed or diced tomatoes and beans.
6. 6 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook at a low simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cover the chili during the first part of the cook time and then uncover during the last 30 minutes as needed to thicken the chili.
7. 7 Serve chili with toppings, as desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 320 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 38 gg | Protein: 28 gg | Fat: 8 gg | Fiber: 11 gg | Sugar: 12 gg