Craving a comforting bowl of chili that packs a flavorful punch? Loaded with savory spices, tender beans, and juicy ground beef, this dish is guaranteed warm your soul from the inside out.
Spoon this heavily chili into bowls and top it with dollops of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and oven-fresh bites of cornbread.
Bonus Tip: Don’t be afraid to adjust the spice level to your preference! Add more cayenne for a fiery heat, or dial it back for a milder flavor. This recipe can be yours to customize, so let your taste buds be your guide.
Perfect Weekend Chili
Weekends were made for lazing about in sweatpants with a movie marathon and a heaping bowl of chili.
Servings 0
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 – 2 Tbsp sugar, or to taste
- 1 – 2 bay leaves
- 1 can green chilis, drained
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained
- Parsley or cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil. Brown ground beef. Drain and remove ground beef from pot.
- Add more olive oil and sauté bell pepper and onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute, until fragrant.
- Add chili powder, paprika, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toast spices for a minute.
- Add tomato paste, and sauté until color develops. Another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine. Add in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, bay leaves, ground beef, green chilis, kidney beans and black beans.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and continue simmering for 40 – 45 minutes with the lid loosely covered. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread.
