Classic Beef Chili with Beans

Does anyone else love a big, hearty bowl of chili with beans? 🌶️😋

This classic American-style chili is packed with ground beef, tender beans, tomatoes, peppers, and warm spices. It’s thick, comforting, filling, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Recipes for American chili commonly combine ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili-seasoned spices, with plenty of room for personal variations. (Kitchn)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2–3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, if needed
• 1 jalapeño, chopped, optional