Classic Hearty Beef Chili: The Best Recipe for Cozy Evenings

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably lean)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15 oz/425 g) cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz/425 g) can of diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp (30 g) tomato paste
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
• ½ tsp (3 g) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce for added depth
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
• Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) for garnish
• Sour cream for garnish