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How to Make Mom's Classic Beef Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a bowl of hearty, comforting chili on a chilly evening. And when it comes to classic beef chili, no one does it better than mom. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, and for good reason - it's simply delicious. Mom's classic beef chili is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and satisfying, making it a favorite among family and friends.

What sets mom's classic beef chili apart is the care and attention that goes into every step of ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot, about 45 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then add peppers and onion; saute until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large soup pot and set aside.
  • Increase the heat under the frying pan to high and let the pan get very hot, about 90 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then add 1/2 of the ground beef; cook and stir in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Transfer to the soup pot, and drain and discard grease from the frying pan. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, chili powder, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper to the beef mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
  • Add kidney beans and black beans; simmer until beans are heated through, about 15 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 905mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 804mg

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