Chili Con Carne
Top this one-pot chili con carne with sour cream, cheese, and green onion for a flavor-packed meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 1 hour
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Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Yield: 8 servings 1x -
Category: Chili -
Method: Stovetop
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, strained and rinsed
- 1 square (1 ounce) dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook for another 5-6 minutes or lightly browned and mostly cooked through.
- Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender, then add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and salt, stir to combine with the vegetable mixture, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth, gently stir until well combined, then add the strained kidney beans and dark chocolate, and stir again until well incorporated.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring regularly until the chili has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- The chili can be served immediately with toppings of your choice or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Onion Powder: Swap the onions for 1 teaspoon of onion powder, skip step #1, and add it in step #3.
To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and add it in step #3.
To Use Cocoa Powder: Swap the dark chocolate for 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
To Use Pinto Beans: Swap the kidney beans for equal parts pinto beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 37 grams
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