Description
This hearty, flavorful chili is packed with ground beef, beans, and spices, with a perfect touch of heat and smokiness. Ideal for a cozy night or a crowd-pleasing tailgate dish, Miranda Lambert’s chili will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1–2 Jalapeños, chopped (optional for extra heat)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat but leave a little for flavor.
- Add Spices & Worcestershire Sauce: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- Add Tomatoes & Beans: Stir in diced and crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth for a thinner consistency.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more chili powder or sugar if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced avocado. Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Don’t Rush the Simmering: Let it simmer for 1-2 hours to enhance flavor.
- Adjust Heat: Add more chili powder or jalapeños for extra spice, or omit them for a milder chili.
- Make Ahead: This chili gets better the next day after the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg