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Hearty Beef Chili Recipe

Hearty Beef Chili

Janie | Naughty Kitchen
Enjoy a warm comforting bowl of meaty chili that's flavorful, rich and hearty with plenty of kidney beans to fill you up. This hearty Beef Chili is perfect to enjoy with your family for dinner!
5 from 58 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 pounds organic lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cans 15 oz organic red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well (dark red or light red, or a blend of both)
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14 ½ oz diced tomatoes (regular or fire roasted)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion and sauté stirring often until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Crumble the ground beef into the pot and cook until fully browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Stir into the cooked beef the chili powder, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Add the kidney beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.

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Keyword Beef Chili, Hearty Beef Chili, Homemade Chili
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