Weeknight Beef Chili

Name: Weeknight Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef (85/15); 1 large, diced yellow onion; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1, diced red bell pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (15 oz) can, drained kidney beans; 1 (15 oz) can, drained pinto beans; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 tbsp neutral oil; to taste kosher salt

A thick, smoky pot of ground beef chili with kidney and pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a generous spice rack. Better the next day.

nut-free
high-protein
gluten-free
dairy-free
contains-meat

Ingredients

ground beef (85/15)1.5 lb
yellow onion1 large, diced
garlic4 cloves, minced
red bell pepper1, diced
tomato paste2 tbsp
fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 (28 oz) can
kidney beans1 (15 oz) can, drained
pinto beans1 (15 oz) can, drained
chili powder2 tbsp
ground cumin1 tbsp
smoked paprika1 tsp
dried oregano1 tsp
low-sodium beef broth2 cups
neutral oil2 tbsp
kosher saltto taste

Steps

Brown the beef.
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Brown the beef in a single layer, breaking into small bits, about 7 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
Cook vegetables and spices.
Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano and cook 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and simmer.
Stir in tomato paste and toast 1 minute. Add tomatoes, both beans, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer chili until thickened.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 35 minutes.
Season and serve.
Season with salt. Serve in bowls with toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 360 calories. Protein 28.5 grams, 31 percent. Carbs 22.3 grams, 24 percent. Fat 18.7 grams, 45 percent. Fiber 6.5 grams, sugar 6.1 grams, saturated fat 6.8 grams, sodium 410 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.