Ina Garten Beef Chili Recipe
If you love a warm, hearty and flavorful meal, Ina Garten Beef Chili Recipe is perfect for you. This chili is rich, comforting and full of taste. It’s easy to make even on busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 14 oz each
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Dice onion and bell pepper. Mince garlic. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the Pot
- Add olive oil to a large pot. Heat over medium flame.
Cook Onions and Peppers
- Add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes. Smells amazing.
Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef. Cook until fully brown. Break lumps with spoon.
Season the Meat
- Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add Tomatoes
- Pour diced tomatoes and tomato sauce into the pot. Stir.
Add Beans
- Add drained kidney beans. Mix to combine all ingredients.
Simmer the Chili
- Reduce heat to low. Cover pot. Let chili simmer for 45 minutes.
Check Taste
- Taste the chili. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with bread or rice.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better taste.
- Let chili simmer for at least 45 minutes.
- Taste and adjust spices slowly.
- Use a heavy pot to avoid burning.
- Optional: add a bit of dark chocolate for depth.