Ground Beef Chili

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 16 Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful ground beef chili packed with beans, vegetables, and bold seasonings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this chili offers a rich, spicy taste with a hint of smokiness. Its robust flavors and satisfying texture make it a crowd-pleaser for chili lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (29 oz.) can tomato puree
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 1 to 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. steak sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. browning sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and chopped celery over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  2. Drain excess fat from the mixture.
  3. Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans, tomato puree, salsa, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, ground cumin, steak sauce, garlic powder, salt, ground pepper, and browning sauce if using.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until the chili reaches desired thickness.
  6. Garnish with chopped onion if desired before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

651 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 29.3g 59% DV
Total Fat 22.1g 28% DV
Carbs 103.1g 37% DV
Fiber 29.5g 100% DV
Sugar 14.1g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11796.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2706.8mg 58% DV
Cholesterol 20.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 532mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 45.2mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 626.3mg 48% DV
Iron 31.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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