The Best Chili Recipe

The Best Chili Recipe

This is the best chili recipe! A big pot of ground beef chili loaded with beef and beans is the perfect game day food! 

20 min prep 45 min cook 65 min total 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans
  • 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.

  3. 3

    Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.

  4. 4

    Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

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