Sweet And Spicy Beef Chili

This sweet and spicy beef chili is a flavor bomb that will warm your belly and your soul! With a perfect balance of tender beef, crunchy veggies, and rich spices, this hearty stew is a staple for any chilly evening.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium-hot red chili peppers, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks, until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and diced red chili peppers to the pot.

Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder. Cook for 1 minute.

Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and water to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Use 85/15 or 80/20 ground beef for best flavor.

Don’t overcook the beef, it should be browned but not dry.

Use gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid skin irritation.

For a thicker chili, use less water or simmer longer.

For a spicier chili, add more red peppers or increase the cayenne pepper.

You can also add other peppers, such as jalapenos or Anaheim peppers, to customize the heat level.

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, but you can omit it if you’re not a fan.

This recipe freezes well, so consider making a double batch and freezing some for later.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 450mg
• Vitamin A: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 60% of the DV
• Calcium: 10% of the DV
• Iron: 25% of the DV
• Potassium: 20% of the DV