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A close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich Classic Beef and Bean Chili, topped with shredded cheese and parsley.

Classic Beef and Bean Chili

This recipe provides a hearty, budget-friendly chili that is simple to prepare for a weeknight meal. It is a nourishing dish that families often enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 tablespoons chili powder divided, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 19 ounces red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices canned
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Combine the ground beef with 1 ½ tablespoons of chili powder.
  2. In a large pot, brown the ground beef mixture with the onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat that collects.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chili reaches your desired thickness.
  4. Top the chili with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, or other toppings you prefer before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 1066mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 870IUVitamin C: 26.2mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 6.2mg

Notes

The serving size for this recipe is 1 1/2 cups.
You can replace the beer with an equal amount of extra beef broth if you prefer not to use beer.
This recipe works well with any type of ground meat you have available.
Optional toppings include sour cream, red or green onion, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado and lime wedges, or tortilla chips.

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