Easy Chili Recipe
Cozy up with this easy chili recipe – a quick, one-pot comfort meal that’s homemade, spicy, and simple to whip up when you need a delicious dinner in under an hour.
Instructions
- Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until no pink remains—about 5 minutes. (Tip: Drain excess fat if you like a leaner chili.)
- Stir and sauté until the onion is translucent, roughly 3 minutes. You’ll smell that garlic right away—use it to know you’re on track.
- Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices—this step deepens the flavor.
- Cook another minute, then pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom (that’s flavor gold).
- Bring the pot to a light boil, then reduce heat to low so it simmers gently.
- If you want thicker chili, simmer a few extra minutes.
- If it tastes flat, add a pinch of sugar or a splash of apple cider vinegar to brighten it up.
- A sprinkle of cheddar and dollop of sour cream takes it over the top.
Notes
Quality chili powder makes all the difference—look for name brands like McCormick or Spice Islands.
For deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or dark chocolate at the end.
A splash of beer instead of broth adds a malty twist—just let it simmer off the alcohol.
If beans soak up too much liquid, stir in a bit more broth or water toward the end.
For deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or dark chocolate at the end.
A splash of beer instead of broth adds a malty twist—just let it simmer off the alcohol.
If beans soak up too much liquid, stir in a bit more broth or water toward the end.
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