This beef chili recipe is full of flavor and is perfectly spiced. With an incredible texture, it’s a wonderfully hearty meal that will warm you up on those cold, winter nights.

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My Sister In-law’s Quick and Easy Beef Chili Recipe

This beef chili recipe is full of flavor and is perfectly spiced. With an incredible texture, it’s a wonderfully hearty meal that will warm you up on those cold, winter nights.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Meat Dishes, Soup

Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Equipment

knife
cutting board
Cast iron pot
Wooden spoon
ladle

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2-3 small tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cans red kidney beans
1 cup The Original Picante Sauce, for a spicier optiona, add an additional cup
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large cast-iron pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, red bell pepper, and carrots, then put the lid on, and cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Then add the ground cumin and cook for one more minute.
Raise the heat to medium high and add the ground beef. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally and breaking up the beef with a spoon.
Add the diced tomatoes, Picante Sauce, water, dried oregano, salt and pepper and stir until the ingredients are mixed well. Partially cover the pot and cook on low for 30 minutes, stirring every ten minutes.
Stir in the beans and cook for 20 more minutes.
Serve with sour cream and bread. Enjoy!