The Best Chili Recipe

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 onion (diced)

1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

2 ½ tablespoons chili powder (divided , or to taste)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)

14 ½ ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)

19 ounces canned red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)

14 ½ ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)

1 ½ cups beef broth

1 cup beer

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

salt and black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.

In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.

Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.

Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 395 kcal
• Total Fat: 17 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 77 mg
• Sodium: 283 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 29 g