Hearty Beef Chili
Thick, meaty chili loaded with beans, tomatoes, and warm spices
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThis hearty beef chili is thick, meaty, and deeply flavored with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. A mix of kidney and black beans gives it heft.
The longer it simmers, the better it gets. Make it a day ahead and reheat for even more flavor.
Serve with cornbread, sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Brown beef in a large pot. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes until soft.
- 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook 1 minute.
- 4
Add crushed tomatoes, beans, and broth. Stir to combine.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then simmer 30-45 minutes until thick.
- 6
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions.
