Easy Homemade Beef Chili: Hearty and Smoky Comfort Food
By Ethan Parker
This easy homemade beef chili is the ultimate comfort food for cool weather. Packed with tender ground beef, creamy kidney beans, and a rich, smoky tomato sauce, it delivers a robust savory flavor that's deeply satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option, this dish can be ready in about 40 minutes and is guaranteed to please the whole family. Serve it with warm cornbread or over baked potatoes for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- •1 pound ground beef (lean (85/15))
- •1 cup diced onion
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- •1 cup tomato sauce
- •1 cup beef broth
- •1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until fully browned.
- 3
Drain off any excess grease, leaving about a tablespoon in the pot.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- 5
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the cooked beef and onions.
- 6
Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, beef broth, and rinsed kidney beans.
- 8
Stir everything together thoroughly.
- 9
Bring the pot to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 10
Once bubbling, lower the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 11
Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 12
Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with an extra pinch of salt or hot sauce.
- 13
Ladle hot into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
