Description
Warm up your evenings with this Hearty Bean Chili, a satisfying and robust dish that combines the rich flavors of ground beef, two types of beans, and a zesty tomato-based sauce. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this chili is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. With its perfect blend of spices and wholesome ingredients, each bowl promises comfort and warmth on even the chilliest of nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and bell pepper for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Return the ground beef to the pot; add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, great northern beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Mix in all spices until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg