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    Home » Dinner » Meat and Poultry » Ground Beef Chili | Easy and Comforting

    Ground Beef Chili | Easy and Comforting

    Last updated on July 11, 2021. Originally posted on May 17, 2016 By Elaine 2 Comments

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    This ground beef chili recipe is not only delicious, but the melding of the flavors is perfect. You can either dollop sour cream on it or just sprinkle a little cheese on the chili.

    A blue bowl with chili and sour cream. There is a corn muffin on a plate and the pan in the background

    I tend to have soups and chilis year round because I love them both, but there is nothing so comforting than this recipe.

    But it’s not just comforting, it’s easy to make, filling and hearty.

    But pair it with either corn bread or a corn muffin and oh my, yes, sign me up.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • I always use grass-fed beef. It is more expensive than conventional beef but the taste really makes the difference. On that note, I also try to buy organic when I can because our bodies are worth it.
    • Normally, I use red bell peppers in my cooking but for some reason, I think green works better in chilis.
    • When you are sautéing the ground beef, you want it to only cook it for a few minutes. You want it to be still pink when you add the tomatoes and rest of the ingredients.

    How to make ground beef chili

    Pre-step

    Get a medium stockpot or Dutch oven.

    Step one

    Gather the vegetables – green bell pepper, onion, garlic and sliced mushrooms.

    Step two

    Cut the pepper and onion into chunks and mince the garlic. I bought the mushrooms already sliced but if you buy them whole, slice them.

    Green bell pepper, onions, mushrooms and garlic on a white table

    Step three

    Heat the Dutch oven on medium and once it heats up, add olive oil.

    Step four

    After the olive oil shimmers, that means it’s hot enough, add the bell peppers and onion.

    Sautéed bell pepper and onion in the stockpot

    Step five

    Sauté for 8 minutes.

    As they are sautéing, take out the ground beef and open the cans of diced tomatoes and kidney beans.

    Ground beef on a round white plate, diced tomatoes and beans on a white table

    Check the peppers and onions. The peppers should still be a nice green color and the onions not yet translucent.

    Step six

    Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Stir and sauté for 2 minutes.

    Step seven

    Add the ground beef and use a metal spatula to cut it up and break it apart.

    Stand there and stir as the beef browns which should take around 3 – 5 minutes. You want to leave parts of the beef undercooked (pink).

    Ground beef added to the onion, pepper, mushrooms and garlic in the Dutch oven

    Step eight

    Gather the spices – chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and basil.

    Chili powder, cumin, basil and oregano in small white dishes

    Step nine

    Add the diced tomatoes and spices and stir until combined. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

    Both the meat and vegetables will continue to cook during this time which is why it’s okay to keep them a little undercooked.

    Tomatoes added to the other ingredients ready to be cooked

    Step ten

    After 30 minutes, add the red kidney beans.

    Kidney beans added to the chili in a Dutch oven

    Step eleven

    Stir to combine and let it all simmer for another 10 minutes.

    The cooked chili in a red Dutch oven

    See how yummy it looks?

    All that is left to do is serve it. I love a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on the chili.

    A blue bowl with the chili in it with a dollop of sour cream. There is a corn muffin on a plate and the pan in the background

    Time to dig in!

    I hope you enjoy this ground beef chili recipe as much as we enjoy eating it.

    Other comforting foods

    • Italian wedding soup
    • Potato leek soup
    • Pea soup
    • Shepherd’s pie

    And as always, may  all your dishes be delish!

    If you’ve tried this recipe, I’d love the know what you thought about it in the comments below. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

    A blue bowl with the chili in it with a dollop of sour cream. There is a corn muffin on a plate - square

    Ground Beef Chili

    This easy and delicious beef chili recipe is a people pleaser!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Soup
    Keyword: beef chili
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 cups
    Calories: 431kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
    • 1 green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
    • 1 large onion (cut into chunks)
    • 10 ounces portobello mushrooms (sliced)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 56 ounces diced tomatoes (2 large cans)
    • 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed)
    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 15 ounces red kidney beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)

    Instructions

    • Heat a Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat
    • Once that heats up, add olive oil
    • Add bell pepper and onions and sauté for 8 minutes
    • Add mushrooms and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes
    • Add beef and break it up with metal spatula, brown for 3 – 5 minutes until almost done. Some parts should still be pink
    • Add diced tomatoes and spices, herbs and salt and pepper
    • Lower temperature to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes
    • Add kidney beans and simmer for additional 10 minutes
    • Serve in bowls
    • Dollop some sour cream and sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top
    • Eat
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    Dutch oven
    metal spatula
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • I always use grass-fed beef. It is more expensive than conventional beef but the taste really makes the difference. On that note, I also try to buy organic when I can because our bodies are worth it.
    • Normally, I use red bell peppers in my cooking but for some reason, I think green works better in chilis.
    • When you are sautéing the ground beef, you want it to only cook it for a few minutes. You want it to be still pink when you add the tomatoes and rest of the ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 1344mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 8.7mg
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    1. Vince

      May 18, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Love…it! Thank you Elaine…

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      • Elaine

        May 18, 2016 at 8:28 am

        Thanks Vince!

        Elaine

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