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Simple Ground Beef Chili

Simple Ground Beef Chili

A hearty, comforting bowl of Simple Ground Beef Chili that saves dinner on cold nights and chaotic days. Packed with rich flavor, tender beef, and beans that hug your soul, this quick chili proves you can conquer life’s messes one spoonful at a time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 onion chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 bell pepper diced
  • - 1 can diced tomatoes
  • - 1 small can tomato sauce
  • - 1 can kidney beans drained
  • - 1 can black beans drained
  • - 2 tbsp chili powder
  • - 1 tsp cumin
  • - 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 tsp oregano
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 cup beef broth
  • - Optional: corn jalapeños, cayenne pepper
  • - Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, green onions

Method
 

  1. - Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. - Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and fragrant.
  3. - Stir in the bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  4. - Add the kidney beans and black beans and mix well.
  5. - Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. - Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
  7. - Bring the chili to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. - Serve hot with your favorite toppings.