Homemade Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 7–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.

2. 2

   Add the onions and peppers and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook another minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

4. 4

   Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beans, beef broth, and Worcestershire.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Longer and slower only makes it better.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, or cornbread.