Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Traditional American Chili Recipe. This hearty blend of lean ground beef, kidney beans, and spices creates a comforting meal that?s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each spoonful delivers rich flavors that evoke cherished memories, making it an ideal dish for weeknight dinners or game day feasts. Serve it as a main dish or as a flavorful topping for baked potatoes and nachos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; saut? until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; mix well.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and add kidney beans. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg