When the evening gets chilly outside, you want something warm in your bowl. Nothing beats a big pot of homemade beef and bean chili simmering on the stove. It fills your kitchen with the best smell and warms you right up from the inside.
I love making this meal on a Friday night when I just want to relax. You do not need fancy skills to make it taste amazing. If you want another cozy dinner idea later in the week, you can check out Power Up Your Plate: Delicious Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers for more inspiration on Azeely.
Ingredients Needed
You can find all these items at your local grocery store without any trouble. Here is what you need to put on your shopping list.
- One pound of ground beef
- One large yellow onion, chopped
- Three cloves of garlic, minced
- One can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- One can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- One large can of crushed tomatoes
- Two tablespoons of chili powder
- One teaspoon of cumin
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- Quarter teaspoon of black pepper
- Two tablespoons of cooking oil
Step By Step Making
Let us cook this wonderful dinner together. Just follow these simple steps and you will have a great meal ready in no time.
- Put a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Add your cooking oil and let it warm up for a minute.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Stir them around with a wooden spoon until the onions look soft and clear.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it up with your spoon as it cooks so you do not get big chunks. Cook until the meat is fully brown and no pink parts remain.
- Pour in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir the spices right into the meat and onions so the smells come alive.
- Dump in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir everything together very well.
- Turn the heat down to low. Put a lid on your pot and let the chili simmer for about thirty minutes. Stir it every once in a while so it does not stick to the bottom.
- Take the lid off after thirty minutes and let it cook for ten more minutes to get a little thicker.
- Ladle your hot chili into bowls and eat it right away.
Nutritional Value
Knowing what goes into your body helps you feel good about your food choices. Here is an estimate of what you get in one generous bowl of this chili.
- Protein: 28 grams
- Calories: 380 calories
- Carbs: 32 grams
Health Benefits
Eating a homemade meal like this gives your body lots of good nutrients. The beans give you great fiber which helps your tummy work well and keeps you full for a long time. Lean beef brings a lot of iron and protein to your plate, helping your muscles stay strong. Tomatoes are full of vitamins that help your skin and overall health. Cooking at home also lets you control how much salt goes into your food, making it a smart choice for your heart.
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