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Ground Beef Recipes - Ground Beef Beef Chili

Learn how to make ground beef chili for a delicious ground beef chili recipe that takes just 35 minutes to make, in one pot for easy cleanup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef recipes, hamburger recipes, recipes with ground beef, what to make with ground beef
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • Large pot capable of holding at least 3 quarts
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup beef broth or chicken broth, no salt added
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef or lean
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 14 ounce pinto beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
  • 14 ounce black beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
  • 28 ounce diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
  • Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm up broth. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring until the vegetables soften. Then, add ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, gently break down beef until it is in small pieces and cooked through. Stir in spices, beans, and tomatoes.
    ¼ cup beef broth, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 pound extra lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried cumin, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 14 ounce pinto beans, 14 ounce black beans, 28 ounce diced tomatoes
    Ground beef chili ingredients in pot
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and cilantro (optional).
    Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish
    A pot of ground beef chili with two bowls of chili

Notes

How to Make Ground Beef Chili Recipe Tips
  • Measure all your spices and chop your vegetables before you start cooking to make the process go more smoothly.
  • Chop the onion and bell pepper into a similar size and shape so the vegetables soften at the same time.
  • This chili is medium spicy. You can add more heat as you desire.
  • I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt to my chili. Greek yogurt is a delicious low-fat, high-protein substitute for sour cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 39.8mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 6.6mg