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a wide bowl of hearty chili con carne with ground beef, kidney beans and tomato in a rich red sauce, topped with shredded cheese, on a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Chili Con Carne

Chili with beef, beans, and warm spices!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic in a large pot.
  2. Stir in the chili powder and cumin until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

A square of dark chocolate stirred in at the end adds incredible depth.