Lean Beef and Bean Chili
  • Dinner

Lean Beef and Bean Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili made with lean ground beef and a mix of beans, perfect for a cozy meal.

6 servings

~50 min

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef, lean (90/10)600 g
  • Onions, diced×1
  • Red Bell Pepper, diced×1
  • Garlic, minced4 cloves
  • Tomato Paste2 tbsp
  • Chili Powder2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tbsp
  • Smoked Paprika1 tsp
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Black Pepperto taste
  • Crushed Tomatoes1 can
  • Kidney Beans, drained1 can
  • Black Beans, drained1 can
  • Beef Broth1 cup

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef

    Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  2. Cook the Vegetables

    Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 min.

  3. Add Aromatics and Spices

    Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; stir for 1 min.

  4. Combine Ingredients

    Return the beef to the pot. Add salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and broth. Stir.

  5. Simmer the Chili

    Simmer uncovered 30 to 40 min until thickened.

  6. Adjust Seasoning

    Adjust salt to taste.

Start Cooking