Best Beef Chili Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef (I used 15% fat)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 15-oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup beef broth (chicken broth or water works, too)
• shredded cheddar cheese
• Fritos
• green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
2. 2 Add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic, and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
3. 3 Add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
4. 4 Add spices and 1 cup of broth, and stir to combine.
5. 5 Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
6. 6 Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

NUTRITION

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g