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One Pot Chili Recipe

One pot chili in Dutch oven with ground beef, beans, and peppers in rich red sauce
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Hearty homemade chili with ground beef, three types of beans, and perfectly toasted spices that taste like they’ve been simmering all day—ready in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

 

  • Toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Leave 2 tablespoons fat in pot.
  • Add onion and bell peppers. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30-60 seconds.
  • Add all spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, cinnamon). Stir constantly 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  • Add all beans and stir to combine.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Let rest 5 minutes off heat before serving.

 

  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Toast spices before adding liquid for deeper flavor
  • Leave some beef fat in pot for richness
  • Cinnamon adds warmth without tasting like dessert
  • Chili tastes better the next day
  • Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months
  • Adjust cayenne for desired heat level

 

  • Simmer longer for thicker chili

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