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Ultimate Comfort Food Beef Chili

A rich, hearty homemade beef chili packed with bold spices, tender beans, and deep comfort food flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups beans mixed, drained
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Brown ground beef thoroughly.
  3. Add spices and toast briefly.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and beans and simmer until thick.

Notes

Chili tastes even better the next day.