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Easy Classic Chili Recipe

Easy Classic Chili Recipe

The ultimate comfort food, offering a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion that's surprisingly simple to prepare. This recipe is your go-to for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that proves delicious home-cooked meals don't need to be complicated.
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Simmer Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 bell peppers any color, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
Optional toppings
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • sliced jalapeños
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 2 bell peppers, 3 cloves garlic
  2. Add the ground beef and ground turkey to the pot. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned, draining off any excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground turkey
  3. Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained).
    2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Add the salt and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine and distribute the spices evenly.
    2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  5. Pour in the beef broth or water. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, you can simmer it for up to an hour. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
    1 cup beef broth or water
  6. Ladle the hot Easy Classic Chili Recipe into bowls. Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.
    shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Notes

Properly storing and reheating your Easy Classic Chili Recipe ensures you can enjoy its deliciousness for days to come.