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Victoria's Beef Chili

Tasty classic beef chili with homegrown peppers
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
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!