Description
Chili Con Carne is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that warms the soul and delights the taste buds. This Award Winning recipe combines lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of zesty spices with kidney and black beans for a satisfying meal. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or cozy family dinners, each spoonful of this chili promises an adventure in flavor. Serve it topped with cheese or sour cream, and enjoy the comforting essence of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef; cook until browned (no pink remains), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the crushed tomatoes along with the kidney and black beans; stir to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg