Nicole's Accident Chili is a delicious and hearty homemade chili recipe that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines ground beef, beans, vegetables, and a blend of spices to create a flavorful and comforting chili that the whole family will love. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 1 hour, you can have a warm and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, and avocado for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and diced green chilies. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.
Interesting Facts
This chili recipe was created by Nicole after a happy accident in the kitchen.
The combination of spices in this recipe gives the chili a rich and complex flavor.
Leftover chili can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.