What is chili made of?

Chili typically includes ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic.

What’s the difference between Texas and Cincinnati chili?

Texas chili is bean-free and meat-heavy , while Cincinnati chili is sweeter, served over spaghetti .

Cornbread, rice, nachos, or a simple salad complement chili perfectly.

Absolutely! Brown the meat first, then simmer on low for 6-8 hours for deeper flavor.

A hearty and flavorful chili loaded with beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal.

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb ground beef
2 cans kidney beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
2 cans diced tomatoes (14 oz each)
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped green onions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust seasoning as needed and simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
Serve hot with optional toppings.

For extra depth of flavor, let the chili simmer longer. It tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.

Keywords: chili, beans, ground beef, comfort food, hearty dinner