Description
Hearty Spicy Southwestern Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings. Bursting with flavors from lean ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and hearty beans, this dish combines spices that will have your taste buds dancing. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s more than just a meal—it’s an experience that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and drained beans; mix well.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Serve hot in bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg