Chili Con Carne

A hearty and flavorful chili con carne made with ground beef, beans, and spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.

NewPublished Mar 12, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time1 hr
Total1 hr 15 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Bowl of chili con carne topped with cheese and green onions.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) ground beef
  • (1) medium onion, chopped
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1) bell pepper, chopped
  • (1 can) (14 2/4 oz) diced tomatoes
  • (1 can) (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • (1 can) (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • (2 tbsp) chili powder
  • (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • (1 tsp) paprika
  • (1/2 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper
  • (1 cup) beef broth
  • (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • (1/2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
  • (1/4 cups) sour cream (for serving)
  • (1/4 cups) chopped green onions (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 bell pepper, chopped; cook for another 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

  6. 6

    Add 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, and 1 can (15 oz) black beans; stir well to combine.

  7. 7

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. 8

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes if you prefer a thicker chili.

  9. 9

    Serve hot, topped with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions.

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