The Classic Chili recipe is one that everyone should have! It's a comforting, satisfying, and healthy dish loaded with hearty textures and traditional flavors. This delicious low carb meal is super simple and budget-friendly. There's no long simmering time, so it's ready in under an hour!
Add the olive oil and diced onion to a large soup pot and heat over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add in the ground beef and brown until completely cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. (approx. 7-8 minutes)
Add the broth, tomatoes, drained beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
Bring to a low boil.
Then reduce the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and enjoy!
Notes
Serve topped with desired toppings like cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, hot sauce, tortillas or saltine crackers, etc.Substitute 1- 15 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes for 1-15 ounce can of tomato sauce instead of 2 cans of petite diced tomatoesUse light or dark kidney beans.Substitute water for the broth if needed.For spicer chili, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepperTo cook in the crockpot: add browned meat mixture and all other ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.Nutritional information does not include toppings