🌶️ Classic Homemade Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 tbsp brown sugar, optional

Method:

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess grease.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
5. Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
6. Cover and simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and flavorful.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cornbread.