Hot Chili with Ground Beef
This hot chili with ground beef is the perfect blend of fiery spices and hearty textures. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it's an easy homemade chili recipe that's great for any crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped
- ½ cup chopped green or red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
- 3 ½ cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, onions, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are tender. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add in the water, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, mustard, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.