Beef Chili Recipe

Beef chili served in bowls with cheese, sour cream and avocado.

If you’re a chili fan, you’re in the right place. This no-bean beef chili recipe is seriously the best! In fact, it just happens to be an award-winning chili recipe! And there’s really nothing like a good bowl of classic chili, especially as the weather cools down. It's easy to make and is perfect for game day, a lazy winter evening or really anytime!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 205

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef*
2 medium yellow onions diced
2 medium green bell peppers diced (or 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed crushed or diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
chili powder & ground cumin, added to your desired taste (You will most likely add a couple of tablespoons of chili powder and a teaspoon or two of cumin.)
salt & pepper to taste
Optional for serving: sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, diced avocado or guacamole and sliced jalapeños

Instructions

In a large stockpot (or dutch oven) over med-high heat sauté ground meat with diced onion and bell pepper until meat is just done. Don’t cook meat too long because it will continue to cook within the chili.
Add the rest of the ingredients in with the ground meat mixture, including seasonings; stir to combine. The amount of seasoning is up to you. You will most likely want to add seasoning as the chili cooks, tasting as the chili continues to cook. Bring the chili to a boil and then lower heat to simmer and cover.
Chili can be enjoyed in as little as 10-20 minutes after simmering. However, if you've got the time, allow chili to simmer for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally. The longer you allow the chili to cook, the tastier it will become. After simmering for preferred amount of time, ladle into bowls and top with any favorite chili toppings. We like sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños. So good! Enjoy!

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Notes

*Use any ground meat you prefer. I've used ground turkey, bison, chicken and even a combo of 1 pound ground turkey and 1 pound ground beef. I like to use lean ground beef, but you can also use regular ground beef.

Storing leftovers. This will stay good in your fridge for about 1 week. Once it is completely cooled, just place it in an airtight container (or multiple, if you’d like to meal prep it) without any additional toppings and store it in the refrigerator.

Reheating. Simply pop it in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl, or feel free to reheat it on the stovetop. Add your toppings once you’re ready to serve!

To freeze. This freezes beautifully and reheats really well. Follow the instructions above, but instead of placing it in the refrigerator just put it in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat from frozen. Thaw it overnight and reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave, when you’re ready to eat.

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