Classic Beef Chili
A robust, hearty chili loaded with ground beef and kidney beans. Simmered in a rich tomato base flavored with chili powder, cumin, and a hint of sugar. Perfect for a cozy night in, it’s thick, savory, and warming. The flavors deepen even more the next day.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Temp
Simmer
Difficulty
beginner
Servings
1
Cost
$12
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 count yellow onion
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2.5 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 16 oz red kidney beans
- 8 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- 1
Sauté onion.
- 2
Brown beef.
- 3
Add spices and tomato paste.
- 4
Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, sauce.
- 5
Simmer 20-25 mins.
- 6
Rest 5-10 mins.