Ultimate Hearty Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• A diced green bell pepper
• 6 cloves of minced garlic
• 3 tbsp of ground cumin
• 1 tbsp of chili powder, adjust to your liking
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 can (28 oz) of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups of water

Step 1

Begin by warming up a spacious skillet over medium heat, then sprinkle in the ground beef. Sizzle and stir until the meat crumbles into delightful bits, turning a satisfying brown color, which should take roughly 10 minutes. Remember to drain off any excess grease for a leaner dish.

Step 2

In a cozy soup pot, drizzle a touch of olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the green pepper and give it a gentle stir in the fragrant oil until it begins to soften, allowing the flavors to mingle for about 5 to 7 minutes. Lower the heat, then sprinkle in the garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of black pepper to your liking.

Step 3

Combine the cooked ground beef and juicy tomatoes with the sautéed green bell pepper, gently breaking down the tomatoes with a spatula. Pour in around 4 cups of water, or enough to generously cover the ingredients. Lower the heat once more and let the mixture simmer for at least 2 hours to marry the flavors together beautifully.