Homemade Beef Chili

Homemade Beef Chili 

All these April showers have me craving something comforting, warm, and easy... and my chili ticks all these boxes!  Filled with spices, beans, peppers, and ground beef, the chili is filling and tastes amazing.  With a little bit of spice and a little bit of sweet, this balanced chili is hearty and satisfying.  Whether you serve it over quinoa, a baked potato, or just by itself, you won't be disappointed.  What makes it so yummy?  The secret ingredient is butter!  Who would have thought?  Recipe below!

Homemade Beef Chili

Yield: 6-8

Cook time: 40 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1/4 yellow onion - diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper - diced

• 2 Tbs. chili powder
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

• 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
• 6 oz. tomato paste
• 1.5 cups water (or broth)

• 15 oz. can of pinto beans
• Two 15 oz cans of kidney beans (30 oz total)
• 2 Tbs. brown sugar
• 2 Tbs. butter

• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Avacado
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, cook hamburger until starting to brown, breaking it up into bite-sized chunks (5-7ish minutes). If needed, drain off any excess grease.
3. Once the hamburger is almost cooked through and starting to brown, add diced onion and yellow bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally.
4. Add spice mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute.
5. Add can of diced tomatoes (including the liquid in the can). Cook for 1 minute or until it boils.
6. Add tomato paste and water. Stir until incorporated. Bring to a boil.
7. Drain and rinse the pinto beans and two cans of kidney beans. Add to the large pot.
8. Stir in the brown sugar and butter. Once boiling, bring down to a simmer and cook partly covered for at least 20 minutes.
9. Serve with cheddar cheese and sour cream (lime wedges and avocado would also be yummy.) Chili is even better the next day!

Notes:

*Chili would be yummy over quinoa, a baked potato, or with nachos.

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