Description
Hearty chili brings comfort with its bold Mexican-inspired flavors, blending simple ingredients into a robust meal. Spicy ground beef, aromatic spices, and rich beans create a satisfying dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef or sausage
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 white or yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 30 ounces (850 grams) chili with beans
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground meat, ensuring complete separation and caramelization.
- Drain any accumulated fat from the meat, preserving the rich protein base.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and prepared chili beans, stirring to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent bottom scorching and promote flavor melding.
- Once cooking time completes and flavors have developed, transfer chili to serving bowls.
- Garnish with generous sprinkles of shredded cheddar cheese, creating a creamy and tangy topping that complements the robust chili.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey to reduce fat content and make the chili healthier.
- Customize spice levels by adding jalapeños or hot sauce for extra kick, or keep it mild for sensitive palates.
- For vegetarian option, replace meat with plant-based ground protein or additional beans like black beans or kidney beans.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of worcestershire sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika during cooking for deeper, richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg