Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking the beef up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the bell pepper and garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Interesting Facts
- Chili is the official state dish of Texas.
- Chili is believed to have originated in the southwestern United States during the 19th century.
- Chili is often served with toppings such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and diced onions.
