A chili for people who love a hefty chili! It's got beef, beans, and just the right blend of pepper and onion. It's an ultra-delicious classic.You can easily scale this recipe up for a big batch!
Prep Time30mins
Cook Time1hr
Total Time1hr30mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Mandy Jackson
Ingredients
1pound ground beef(see note)
1medium yellow onion
1bell pepper (whatever color you like!)
1jalapeño,seeds and stems removed if you want it less spicy
2garlic cloves, minced
2tablespoonschili powder
2teaspoonscumin
1teaspoondried oregano
2 1/2teaspoonskosher salt
2(14.5 ounce) cansdiced tomato
2(15 ounce) canskidney beans,drained (see note)
Directions
Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Meanwhile, cut the onion and peppers into large chunks and place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until very finely minced. It will be liquidy and somewhere between a dice and a puree. Once no pink remains on the beef, add the pepper and onion mixture and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. If you come across any larger hunks of pepper or onion, just break them up with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and cook 1 minute more. Add the canned tomatoes along with their juices, and the drained beans. Bring to a soft boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings!
Notes
Ground beef - If you're using less than 90% lean, you may want to drain off some of the fat after browning the beef. Kidney beans - I like to use a mix of dark and light here.Diced tomatoes - I like to use fire roasted if I can find them, but any diced tomatoes will be delicious. If you're making more than a double batch, you'll want to do the peppers and onions in batches in the food processor so it's not overly full.To make in the slow cooker, transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker after adding in the spices. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
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