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Hearty Beef Chili for a Crowd

A robust and flavorful beef chili perfect for gatherings, packed with beans, spices, and topped with cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 3 lbs Ground beef 80/20 blend for flavor
  • 2 cans Kidney beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans Black beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
Spices and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
Liquids
  • 2 cans Diced tomatoes 15 oz each
  • 2 cups Beef broth
Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup Sour cream for serving
  • 1 bunch Green onions chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Drain and rinse the beans.
Cook the Beef
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add Vegetables and Spices
  1. Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
Simmer the Chili
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This chili can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day. Adjust spices to your taste preference.

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