Description
Spicy Italian Chili blends robust flavors with hearty ingredients, creating a comforting meal that warms hearts. Packed with ground beef, tomatoes, and rich spices, this dish delivers a satisfying culinary experience you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground turkey (optional)
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans or pinto beans (drained & rinsed)
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro or green onions
- Crushed tortilla chips or cornbread
Instructions
- Preheat a robust cooking vessel over moderate flame, ensuring even heat distribution across the bottom surface.
- Introduce ground beef into the pan, allowing it to sizzle and transform into a rich, caramelized brown color while breaking apart with a wooden utensil.
- Carefully eliminate accumulated fat by tilting the pan and using a spoon to remove excess liquid, maintaining the meat’s hearty texture.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing until they release their aromatic essence and soften slightly.
- The foundation of your chili is now primed, creating a flavorful base that promises a deeply satisfying culinary experience.
Notes
- Lean ground beef works best for a healthier version, reducing overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- For vegetarian options, swap meat with plant-based crumbles or extra beans like black and kidney beans to boost protein.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili pepper types – use jalapeños for mild, serrano for medium, or habanero for intense spiciness.
- Let chili simmer longer than recipe suggests to develop deeper, more complex flavors that meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg