Classic Beef Chili

Classic Beef Chili
dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3# ground beef
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (12-oz) bottle beer

Nutrition

Calories: 0 kcal
Protein: 49.6 g
Fat: 74.9 g
Carbs: 207.7 g
Estimated via USDA FoodData Central; depends on ingredient parsing.

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground chuck, and cook, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain beef mixture well, and return to Dutch oven.
  • Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, and beer, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Notes

This classic chili recipe is a favorite for a reason: It focuses on the meaty flavor of ground chuck with smoky spices like chili powder and cumin. Oregano and thyme add depth and breadth of flavor, while classic chili ingredients like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and three kinds of beans (pinto, kidney, black) are used to round out this iconic stew.