One Pot Beef And Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 30 oz Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
• 28 oz Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• 3 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 to taste Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Drain any excess grease from the pot if necessary.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, coating the meat thoroughly for 2 minutes to toast the spices.

6. 6

   Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, and drained kidney beans.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with optional toppings like cheese or sour cream.