Ground Beef Chili Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cups, 200g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon, 5g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1.5 lbs ground beef (680g), 80/20 blend recommended
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (15 ml)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin (10 ml)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1.25 ml) (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder (2.5 ml)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (425g)
• 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml), or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5 ml), or to taste