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Easy Homemade Chili

This hearty and flavorful homemade chili is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner. Loaded with ground beef, beans, and spices, it's a one-pot meal everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 3 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with juice

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add chili powder and cumin, stir to coat meat and vegetables.
  • Stir in beans and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour.

Notes

Serve with cornbread, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, jalapeƱos, or green onions.