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Beef and Bean Chili

This super simple beef and bean chili recipe, with a secret ingredient, is the perfect dish to warm you up during this winter season! This thick, hearty, beefy, tangy goodness is comfort food at it’s best!

A white bowl of beef chili

This is a really simple and quick recipe that is super hearty and satisfying. With a secret ingredient and a secret accompaniment, this beef and bean chili can’t be beat!

How to Make Beef and Bean Chili

In a dutch oven or large skillet, brown 2 pounds of ground beef with 1/2 medium diced onion. 

Add the ground beef back to the pan and season with 4 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook another 3 minutes. Add a 32 ounce can of chopped up stewed tomatoes and a 16 ounce can of tomato sauce. Simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in a 15 ounce can of red kidney beans and simmer until the beans are warmed. Lastly, I add the secret ingredient…1/4 cup apple cider vinegar! The vinegar gives the chili a tang that makes it extra tasty!

Overhead view of white dutch oven of chili with a wooden spoon

There are a few things you should know…

  • Before I season the ground beef, I usually rinse the beef in a colander to remove the fat. This is completely optional. I’m pretty sure that fat would add a ton of flavor!
  • If you like a little heat, you could add some crushed red pepper flakes to the beef when you add the salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • I like chunks in my chili but not whole slices of tomato. Before adding the stewed tomatoes, I use my kitchen scissors to cut them into smaller pieces, right inside the can. You could also puree them if you don’t like chunky chili.

A white bowl of chili topped with sour cream and a buttered cracker

Now I’m going to let you in on a little secret that will change the way you eat chili forever! Spread some softened butter on some crackers and use the buttered crackers as your utensil. It sounds strange, but I promise once you accompany your chili with buttered crackers, you’ll never eat chili without them again!

If you like this beef and bean chili recipe, you might also like:
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Chili
Mexican Chorizo Chili
Chili Mac

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5 from 2 votes

Beef Chili

A super simple recipe for a hearty, tangy beef chili!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 32 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces red kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and onion
  • Rinse beef in a colander to remove excess fat, if desired (this step is optional)
  • Put ground beef back in pan and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper and simmer another 3 minutes
  • Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir to combine
  • Simmer 15 minutes
  • Add kidney beans and stir to combine
  • Add apple cider vinegar and stir to combine

Notes

If you like small chunks in your chili, chop the stewed tomatoes. However, if you are not a fan of chunky tomatoes, puree them in a food processor before adding them.
If you like heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the ground beef when you add the salt, pepper, and chili powder.
Serve with crackers spread with softened butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6.1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword(s): Beef Chili Recipe, Chili Recipe
Recipe Author: Niki Medlin
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4 Responses

  1. I like plenty of mixed beans, and extra heat. All on a bed of fritos and sharp cheddar cheese! Great recipe!

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