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Ground Beef Chili Recipe

This Ground Beef Chili is hearty, smoky, and made with simple pantry ingredients in one pot. Have it ready in about 30 minutes or simmer it longer for even more flavor!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • deli containers optional, for freezing

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 med onions, diced
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ¼ cup smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes plus 28 oz of water, use the can for measuring
  • 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce plus 14 oz of water, use the can for measuring
  • 2 bay leaves
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Brown the beef: Add the ground beef, onion, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, granulated garlic, and granulated onion to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the beef as it browns, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened.
  • Add the tomatoes: Stir in the whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and bay leaves. Break up the whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon as you stir.
  • Simmer: Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened to your liking.
  • Season: Remove the bay leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve: Ladle into bowls and add your favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3876IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 6mg
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