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American chili con carne with beef, beans, cheddar, sour cream, scallions, and cornbread.

American Chili con Carne

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A thick, savory beef and bean chili with tomatoes, peppers, warm spices, and classic toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Chili
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz can
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz can, drained
  • 1 can pinto beans 15 oz can, drained
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • 6 slices cornbread for serving

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Brown the beef:
  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, then stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano for 1 minute.
Simmer the chili:
  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, stock, jalapeño, and salt. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  2. Cook uncovered over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Serve:
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cheddar, sour cream, and scallions. Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 14gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a smoky variation, add a little chipotle powder or replace the bell pepper with poblano.
  • The chili can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated gently.