Ingredients
2 ¼ lbs ground beef
1 can chili beans
1 can kidney beans
½ green bell pepper
½ yellow onion
1 can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cup tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp adobo
1 tbsp chili powder
Directions
Step 1
Dice the onion and green bell pepper.
½ yellow onion
½ green bell pepper
Step 2
Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
1 tbsp olive oil
Step 3
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
2 ¼ lbs ground beef
Step 4
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Mix well.
½ yellow onion
½ green bell pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
Step 5
Add 1/2 tablespoon of each seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, adobo, and chili powder. Mix well.
½ tbsp salt
½ tbsp pepper
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp onion powder
½ tbsp adobo
½ tbsp chili powder
Step 6
Once the ground beef is cooked, drain the excess fat.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the pan and mix well.
1 tbsp tomato paste
Step 8
Add the can of diced tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can chili beans
1 can kidney beans
1 ½ cup tomato sauce
Step 9
Add the beef broth and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of each seasoning. Mix well.
1 cup beef broth
½ tbsp salt
½ tbsp pepper
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp onion powder
½ tbsp adobo
½ tbsp chili powder
Step 10
Simmer the chili on medium to low heat for about 30 minutes.
Step 11
If a thicker chili is desired, use a potato masher to mash it down slightly.
Step 12
Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 13
Serve with desired toppings such as jalapeños, sour cream, cheese, crackers, or green onion.
