Classic Homemade Beef Chili
This homemade beef chili is simmered with the best of classic flavors that are warm, cozy, hearty, and absolutely perfect on crisp fall days.
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Not only is this homemade chili recipe super flavorful, and easy to make, but can be loaded with your favorite toppings! This one’s guaranteed to be a crowd favorite at around the table with family and friends.
Ingredients you will need for classic chili:
Ground Beef – I use a 90% lean ground beef. Any sort of ground beef can be used, though. You will get a lot more oil from 80% ground beef, therefore, you may want to drain the fat from the beef in a colander. If you want to mix up the protein, ground chicken and turkey are also great substitutes.
Veggies – onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.
Spices – chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano are the main spices used here. Salt and pepper are added in too, of course. If you like a little bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne or red chili flakes to boost the spiciness.
Canned Tomatoes – a large can of crushed tomatoes, a regular can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and a small can of tomato paste. These three different variations of canned tomato products will add depths of texture and hints of smokiness.
Kidney Beans – kidney beans are the most common used beans for a chili recipe. Buuut, if you have a favorite, use them! Or mix it up and use two different types of beans for some variety.
Beef Broth – just a regular can of beef broth.
Make this classic beef chili with me!
Cook the chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic with a little bit of olive oil in a large stock pot. Once, veggies are soft, add beef and break it apart as it cooks. Next, add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. If you’re adding in cayenne pepper or red chili flakes, this is where you would add them into the pot with the rest of the spices. Stir everything until all of the veggies and beef are coated in the spices. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and beef broth. Give it a final good stir, place a lid on top, and simmer for 25 minutes on low heat.
Serve it with your favorite toppings:
Here are a few of our favorite.
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- diced avocado
- lime wedges
- tortilla chips
- diced onion
- sliced jalapeños
- cilantro
- green onions
Or pretty much anything else you can find in your fridge that sounds yummy on top.
Get your toppings ready because here comes one hearty, beefy, chunky and rich classic homemade beef chili.
Here are a few of my favorite fall recipes that are sure to get you into a cozy state of mind.
Roasted Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Maple Dijon Chicken, Butternut Squash, And Crispy Kale
If you make this Classic Homemade Beef Chili Recipe, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I’d love to hear what you think about it, or better yet, see what you’re cooking! Tag me on Instagram, @fettysfoodblog with your creation.
Classic Homemade Beef Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans
- 1 (15 oz) can beef broth
- Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, lime wedges, tortilla chips, diced onion, sliced jalapeños, cilantro, green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart as it cooks. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir until well combined. Bring to a gentle boil. Place the lid on top and simmer for 25 minutes on low heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat source and serve with your favorite toppings.
I made crockpot chili today. I will have to try your recipe looks so good! 😋
Chili is the best on days like this 🙂 Thank you so much and hope you enjoy it. We got a ton of chili days coming up the next few weeks here at our home!