The Ultimate Chili Recipe: Warm Comfort in a Bowl

Looking for the perfect chili recipe? You've come to the right place! This chili recipe is hearty, flavorful, and easily customizable to your spice preference. It's perfect for a cold night, a game day gathering, or a potluck. This recipe uses a blend of spices and high-quality ingredients to deliver a truly unforgettable chili experience.

This chili recipe is a crowd-pleaser and can be made in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or even in an Instant Pot. So grab your favorite pot and get ready to enjoy the best chili you've ever tasted!

Keywords

• Chili Recipe
• Best Chili
• Easy Chili
• Homemade Chili
• Slow Cooker Chili
• Spicy Chili
• Beef Chili
• Chili Seasoning

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and avocado.

Tips and Variations

Here are a few tips to make your chili recipe even better:

• For a richer flavor, use chuck roast instead of ground beef. Cut the chuck roast into small cubes and brown it before adding the other ingredients.
• To thicken the chili, you can mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them to the pot.
• If you like a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also use hot chili powder.
• For a vegetarian chili recipe, omit the ground beef and add more beans or vegetables, such as corn, zucchini, or butternut squash.
• This chili recipe can easily be made in a slow cooker. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Serving Suggestions

This chili recipe is delicious on its own, but it's also great served with:

• Cornbread
• Tortilla chips
• A side salad
• Baked potatoes

Enjoy your delicious homemade chili!