Easy Beef Chili

Name: Easy Beef Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, preferably 85-percent lean; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (3 cups); 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon); 1 jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), finely chopped (4 teaspoons); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Sour cream and finely sliced chives or scallions, for serving

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By

Riley Wofford

Updated on December 28, 2021

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Yield:

Serves 6 to 8; Makes about 7 cups

No beans in this hearty ground beef-based chili! The meat is cooked with aromatics, then amped up with fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, and cocoa.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef, preferably 85-percent lean
2 medium yellow onions, chopped (3 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
1 jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), finely chopped (4 teaspoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sour cream and finely sliced chives or scallions, for serving

Directions

Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
Return pot to medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
Add tomatoes, broth, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until thickened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with sour cream and chives.