Name: Ground Beef Chili: 5 Hearty Steps to Comfort
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (93% lean); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (chopped, about 2 cups); 2 green bell peppers (chopped, about 2 cups); 1 red bell pepper (chopped, about 1 cup); 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice); 4 cloves garlic (minced, about 4 teaspoons); 1 ½ tablespoons ground chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth; 2 (15-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (in their juices); 1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium dark or light red kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium black beans (rinsed and drained); ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; Toppings of choice: sliced avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges, shredded cheese such as Monterey jack, cheddar, or crumbled queso fresco

Description

This ground beef chili is a hearty one-pot meal with beans, peppers and sweet potatoes simmered with warm spices until rich and cozy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef (93% lean)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion (chopped, about 2 cups)
2 green bell peppers (chopped, about 2 cups)
1 red bell pepper (chopped, about 1 cup)
1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice)
4 cloves garlic (minced, about 4 teaspoons)
1 ½ tablespoons ground chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth
2 (15-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (in their juices)
1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium dark or light red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Toppings of choice: sliced avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges, shredded cheese such as Monterey jack, cheddar, or crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven or similar sturdy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat, breaking it apart into small pieces and stirring occasionally until it is fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Lightly pat dry and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green and red bell pepper, and sweet potato. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and turning golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let simmer 3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, black beans, and reserved ground beef.
Reduce heat to medium low and partially cover the pot. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened and tantalizingly fragrant, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Stir in the sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot, with all of your favorite toppings.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 105 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 336
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Ground Beef Chili