Dutch Oven Chili

This Dutch oven chili is hearty, savory, and incredibly flavorful! This one pot recipe is simple and easy to make. Both kids and adults love this homemade chili recipe. Make it for family dinners, holidays, parties, and more!

Ingreadient

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• shredded cheese
• sour cream (or dairy-free alternative)
• sliced green onions
• chopped fresh cilantro
• sliced jalapeños
• avocado slices

Step by step

1. First, place your Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Add the chopped onions to the hot Dutch oven. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Push the onions and garlic to one side of the Dutch oven. Add the ground beef (or meat substitute) to the other side.
5. Cook the meat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat if necessary.
6. Stir in the diced bell peppers, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the peppers begin to soften.
7. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth to the Dutch oven. Stir everything together until well combined.
8. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will become.
9. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
10. Ladle the Dutch oven chili into bowls. Lastly, top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, or avocado slices.