Spicy Beef Chili Bowl (Printable Version)

Bold, comforting chili with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes simmered together with warming spices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

→ Spices and Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
03 - Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning as needed.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Made mostly from pantry staples that are easy to find
  • A perfect one pot dinner that is filling and satisfying
  • Customizable heat level so everyone gets their ideal bowl
  • Tastes even better the next day so it is great for meal prep
02 -
  • Fiber packed thanks to the beans
  • Easily made ahead and tastes even better the next day
  • Fantastic for feeding a crowd and scales well up or down
03 -
  • Toasting your spices in the pan with the beef before adding the rest of the ingredients adds huge flavor depth
  • Chili always thickens as it cools so if it is too thin just let it simmer open for a few extra minutes
  • The best way to check seasoning is with a little spoonful and a deep inhale to smell all those cozy spices
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