Description
Beef chili delivers robust flavors combining tender ground beef, smoky spices, and rich tomato base. Simmered to perfection, this comforting dish invites diners to savor layers of complex, warming ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (15% fat)
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsps chili powder
- 3 tbsps tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth (or substitute chicken broth or water)
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fritos (optional)
- Green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Protein: Heat stockpot over medium-high flame, combining ground beef, yellow onion, and garlic. Continuously stir and break down meat until caramelized brown and onions turn translucent.
- Build Flavor Profile: Introduce pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly to ensure complete ingredient integration and develop rich, complex taste.
- Season Dynamically: Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper across the mixture. Pour beef broth and stir methodically to distribute seasonings evenly, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Simmer and Concentrate: Bring mixture to gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Allow chili to simmer 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and liquid to condense, transforming into a thick, hearty consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle steaming chili into serving bowls. Top with sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy Fritos, or green onions, presenting a visually appealing and flavor-packed culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Stir and break down ground beef continuously to achieve a rich, caramelized brown color and ensure even cooking.
- Flavor Layering Strategy: Add maple syrup to balance the savory notes and create depth in the chili’s overall taste profile.
- Spice Blending Tip: Distribute seasonings thoroughly by streaming beef broth and stirring methodically to prevent clumping and ensure even flavor distribution.
- Simmering Secret: Reduce heat and let chili simmer 10-15 minutes to concentrate flavors and allow ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg