Victoria’s Classic Beef Chili

Classic beef chili has a rich, bold, and deeply satisfying flavor that makes it the ultimate comfort food.

Try Victoria’s Classic Beef Chili on a cold wintry day or bring to a fall football tailgate. The ground beef adds a hearty, savory base, while sautéed onions, peppers and garlic provide depth and warmth. The spice blend brings a smoky, earthy heat that’s warming without being overwhelming. Tomatoes add a touch of acidity and sweetness, balancing the spices, and beans contribute a creamy, mild contrast.

As it simmers, all the ingredients meld together into a thick, robust stew with a slightly spicy, slightly sweet, and incredibly cozy flavor—perfect for cold days or anytime you want a bowl of something soul-soothing.

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Victoria’s Beef Chili

Tasty classic beef chili with homegrown peppers

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, easy

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 jalapeño chopped (ribs and seeds removed)
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2-4 cups chicken broth
• 15 oz can black beans
• 15 oz red kidney beans
• shredded cheddar cheese
• macaroni noodles cooked
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Drizzle oil in dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add onion and peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Add garlic cloves and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned.
• Stir in seasonings until fragrant.
• Add tomatoes, beans and broth. Bring to a bubble.
• Simmer for 1 hour partially covered.
• Use broth to maintain desired consistency.
• If desired, add macaroni noodles to create chili mac.
• Top with shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Looking for a vegetarian chili recipe? Try Hannah’s Vegetarian Chili. It’s just as tasty and perfect for a crowd!