Classic Chili

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 15-oz. cans kidney beans (do not drain)
  • 3 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and oregano. Cook, stirring, until brick red, 2 minutes.

  2. Add the beef, 1 tsp salt and black pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as needed and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt.

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