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Three bowls of the best chili, served with tortilla chips.
4.86 from 175 votes

Best Chili Recipe

The best chili recipe you'll ever eat is right here! Our beef chili is made with ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 14
Carbs 38
Protein 24
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef we used 15% fat
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 15-oz. can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth chicken broth or water works too

Optional toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fritos
  • green onion

Instructions

  • First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
  • Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
    beef and onions in pot.
  • Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
  • Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
    Best chili with spoon.
  • Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    Four bowls of the best chili with cheese and tortilla chips.

Tips & Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 6 servings and does not include toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g