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Bowl of cozy hearty chili topped with cheese and herbs, perfect for cold weather.

Cozy Hearty Chili

A warm and filling chili made with ground meat, beans, crushed tomatoes, and spices, perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey Use ground turkey for lower fat option.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth Use low-sodium broth if you watch salt.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
  • to taste shredded cheese
  • to taste sour cream
  • to taste chopped green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and brown until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Stir in kidney beans and black beans, heating through.
  2. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth; stir to combine.
  3. Add chili powder and cumin; bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Adjust spices as desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the chili hot in bowls. Top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions. You can also serve it with bread, rice, or cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

Brown the meat well for more flavor. Let it simmer to blend spices. For thickening, mash some beans into the chili or simmer longer without a lid. For variations, skip the meat for vegetarian, add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor, or adjust chili powder for a milder taste.

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