Spicy Beef Chili Kidney Beans (Printable View)
Tender beef and kidney beans combined with bold spices for a warm, flavor-packed dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
08 - 2 (15 oz each) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
09 - 2 cups beef stock
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Spices and Seasonings
11 - 2 tbsp chili powder
12 - 2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
17 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
18 - 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
→ Oils
19 - 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
# How to Prepare:
01 - Warm the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
02 - Add diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and jalapeño if using. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Incorporate ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef stock until well combined.
07 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Incorporate kidney beans and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld.
09 - Taste and modify seasoning as desired before serving.
10 - Ladle hot chili into bowls and garnish with preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This chili packs bold flavors that feel like a secret handshake among friends.
- It's easy to customize with heat levels, making it perfect for all taste buds.
02 -
- Don't skip draining the excess fat after browning the beef; it keeps the chili from feeling greasy.
- Adding tomato paste early helps build a deep, rich base flavor that transforms the whole dish.
03 -
- Brown the beef well to develop that deep savory base flavor you can't get any other way.
- Let the chili simmer low and slow; the wait is worth it for all the spices to marry beautifully.