The Best Classic Chili Recipe

The Best Classic Chili Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium sweet onion - diced

1 pound 90% lean ground beef

1 pound ground turkey

2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups beef broth or stock

1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes

1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the ground beef and turkey to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.

Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Add the broth/stock, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.

Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.