Hearty Beef & Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup beef broth or water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and ground beef, cooking until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth.
6. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low and cover, allowing the chili to simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
8. Serve hot in bowls.