Name: Ground Beef Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup beef broth or chicken broth (no salt added); 1 onion (chopped); 1 bell pepper (seeded and chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lb extra lean ground beef (or lean, Certified Angus Beef® brand); 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried cumin; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 14 oz pinto beans (canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained); 14 oz black beans (canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained); 28 oz diced tomatoes (canned, no salt added); Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish

A QUICK and EASY dinner recipe the whole family will love! Our Ground Beef Chili Recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes!

Enjoy this hearty dinner idea using ground beef that’s low in fat and packed with protein and fiber too! Perfect family dinner for any night of the week!

Chili Ingredients:

1/4 cup beef broth or chicken broth no salt added
1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb extra lean ground beef or lean, Certified Angus Beef® brand
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
14 oz pinto beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
14 oz black beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
28 oz diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
Optional: shredded cheese and cilantro for garnish

How to Make Chili

This easy Ground Beef Chili Recipe is a quick, comforting, and filling meal that’s perfect to serve the entire family. The best part – this chili recipe is made in one pot!

In a large pot (capable of holding at least 3 liters) at medium-high heat, warm up the broth.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften.
Add the ground beef.
Using a wooden spoon, break down the meat until the beef is in small pieces and cooked through.
Stir in the spices, beans, and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil for approximately 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
Top with cheese and cilantro if you like.
It is best served hot.

Chili Spices

Our version is a mild chili but if you prefer a hot and spicy chili, all you have to do is increase the spices.

dried oregano
dried cumin
chili powder
ground black pepper
cayenne pepper

Ground Beef Chili Toppings

Enjoy this hearty ground beef chili with toppings of your choice.

shredded cheddar cheese
cilantro or parsley
green onion
Greek yogurt
sour cream
crushed tortilla chips

Easy Ground Beef Chili Recipe Tips

Prepare the ingredients, such as measuring out spices and chopping the veggies, before you start cooking.
Make sure to chop the onion and bell pepper into a relatively similar size and shape so that the vegetables will soften at the same time you cook it. I like to chop the vegetables into a medium chop (about the size of a nickel).
For best results, we recommend using Certified Angus Beef ® brand lean ground beef to make this a low-fat meal.
Change up the spices or make it as mild or hot as you like. I find this chili mild to medium spicy in the heat department (I’m a heat wimp though), making it perfect to serve to my family. Adjust the spice amounts to suit your family’s heat preferences.
Spruce up this simple chili with additional toppings at the end. I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt to my chili. Greek yogurt is a great low-fat, high protein substitute for sour cream.
Serve it on top of greens (like spinach) or in a lettuce wrap.

Can Ground Beef Chili be Frozen?

Yes, chili can be frozen. Cool chili completely and store in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.

Just thaw and reheat to enjoy!

Chili may also be refrigerated and enjoyed for up to 5 days.

Check out these Dinner Ideas with Ground Beef

Can’t you just picture yourself enjoying a big bowl of this ground beef chili to warm up from the cold weather outside? It would be perfect to serve at a barbecue since this recipe can be scaled up and is budget-friendly too!

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