Classic Chili
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans (do not drain)
3 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Cook, stirring, until brick red, 2 minutes.
- Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as needed and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt.
