Classic American Beef Chili

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Heat the olive oil

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

   7 min
2. 02

   Add the minced garlic

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

   1 min
3. 03

   Add the ground beef

   Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.

   8 min
4. 04

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.

   2 min
5. 05

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

6. 06

   Cover and simmer

   Cover and simmer for at least 45 minutes (ideally 60 minutes), stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the flavors have developed.

   1 hr