Description
Rich Mexican-style Chili provides hearty comfort with deep, complex flavors from carefully selected spices and premium ground beef. Skillful simmering creates a robust, warming dish perfect for family gatherings and cold evening meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 can 15 oz (425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 oz (411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Finely dice garlic and onions, drain and rinse kidney beans, and chop tomatoes into uniform pieces. Arrange all ingredients for smooth cooking process.
- Aromatic Base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, releasing their rich, savory essence.
- Meat Integration: Add ground beef, methodically breaking it into fine crumbles. Cook thoroughly until no pink remains, ensuring complete protein transformation.
- Liquid and Bean Fusion: Pour in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir to create a harmonious blend of textures and initial flavor layers.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle salt, chili powder, and ground cumin into the mixture. Stir well to distribute spices evenly, developing a deep, complex flavor profile.
- Simmering Process: Reduce heat to low, allowing chili to gently simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes. Periodically check liquid consistency, adding broth if mixture becomes too thick.
- Final Seasoning and Serving: Taste and fine-tune seasonings, adjusting heat with cayenne or hot sauce if desired. Ladle into warm bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and a creamy sour cream dollop. Serve alongside crusty sourdough bread for a satisfying, hearty meal.
Notes
- Mise en Place Matters: Carefully prepping ingredients beforehand ensures smooth cooking and prevents last-minute scrambling, making the chili-making process more enjoyable and efficient.
- Meat Browning Technique: Crumble ground beef into small pieces while cooking to achieve even browning and maximize flavor development, preventing large meat clumps.
- Simmer for Depth: Low and slow simmering allows spices to meld together, creating a rich, complex flavor profile that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dish.
- Customize Your Heat: Easily adjust spice levels by incrementally adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce, allowing each cook to personalize the chili’s intensity to their preferred taste.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg