Easy Ground Beef Chili Recipe

Serves 8 to 12

 

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds Certified Angus Beef ^® ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 jalepeños, stems removed and finely minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• Optional toppings: shredded sharp cheddar, sour cream, diced green onions

Instructions:

1. In a large heavy-bottom pot add beef, onion and garlic over medium heat. Cook, breaking up large pieces until no pink remains, approximately 10 minutes. Drain excess fat, if desired.
2. Add chili powder, cumin, ancho pepper, jalapeño and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, beans and paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Yields approximately 3 quarts.

Recipe courtesy of Certified Angus Beef^®