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Best Damn Chili

A spicy ground beef chili with an assortment of sweet and hot peppers that's easy to make on your stove or in your slow cooker for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 large yellow onions diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar sour cream, chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up any large chunks. Tip: Drain excess fat for a leaner chili.
  3. Stir in onions, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeños. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir constantly to toast the spices for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add beans, then season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Uncover and cook another 15 minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings—shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
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