Classic Chili Con Carne – Hearty & Spicy
This classic Chili con Carne is an absolute soul-warmer, perfect for cozy evenings or social gatherings. Made with tender ground beef, a rich tomato base, fiery chilies, and aromatic spices, it's a dish that everyone is sure to love. A true classic that's wonderful to prepare in advance and only gets better with time.
Preparation
15 min.
Cook / Bake
90 min.
Servings
6
Calories
420 kcal
Ingredients
for 6 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 500 gGround Beef (80/20)
- 1 tbspOlive Oil
- 1 largeOnion(finely chopped)
- 2 clovesGarlic(minced)
- 1 mediumRed Bell Pepper(diced)
- 1 mediumGreen Bell Pepper(diced)
- 1 canCrushed Tomatoes(400 g / 14.5 oz)
- 1 canDiced Tomatoes(400 g / 14.5 oz)
- 1 canKidney Beans(400 g / 14.5 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 canBlack Beans(400 g / 14.5 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 250 mlBeef Broth
- 2 tbspChili Powder
- 1 tbspCumin
- 1 tspSmoked Paprika
- 0.5 tspCayenne Pepper(or to taste)
- 1 pinchSalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchBlack Pepper(to taste)
- 1 tbspTomato Paste
- tbspBrown Sugar(optional, for balancing acidity)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, diced red and green bell peppers to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld.
Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans. Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through and absorb the flavors.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the chili is too acidic, you can add a tablespoon of brown sugar to balance the flavors.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, or cornbread.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
35 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
Fat
17 g
Fiber
12 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/classic-chili-con-carne-hearty-spicy
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