Quick Beef Chili Recipe

 

Ingredients:

• 3 medium onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other cooking oil or butter)
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1.5 pounds ground beef (any fat content is fine)
• 3 (15.25 ounce) cans black, kidney, red, or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes more.
4. Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until thickened and flavorful.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Enjoy!