Easy Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 1 large bell pepper
• 5 cloves garlic — based on size of cloves, could vary.
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef — 90/10 lean preferred.
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1½ tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder — optional, adds depth of flavor.
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 15.5 oz cans beans (pinto and black or kidney)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the onion and set aside in a bowl.

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2. 2

   Slice the bell pepper in half, remove seeds and pith, then dice it.

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3. 3

   Mince the garlic (about 4-5 cloves depending on size).

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4. 4

   Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

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5. 5

   Once the oil is shimmering, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.

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6. 6

   Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.

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7. 7

   Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up into small pieces and cooking until no longer pink.

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8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium and stir in the tomato paste.

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9. 9

   Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

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10. 10

    Optionally, add cocoa powder and brown sugar for depth of flavor.

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11. 11

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and drained beans.

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12. 12

    Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate any browned bits.

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13. 13

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes.

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