Classic Thick Hearty Chili

thick hearty chili made with ground meat, onion, colored peppers, tomatoes, and beans with a group of peppers

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Thick hearty bowl of chili is a great dish to feed the family that will fill their bellies and satisfy their souls. Here is an easy to make version that you be making on repeat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, international, Mexican

Keyword: bean chili, chili, chili and cheese, hearty, thick chili

Servings: servings

Author: Lama

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground meat
1 medium onion diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 packets chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups diced red and green peppers
1 cup water
2 cubes bouillon (your choice)
2 medium tomatoes diced
1 jar tomato and garlic pasta sauce (24 oz)
1 can pinto beans or red beans (16 oz) drained
Salt if needed
Cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

To a medium pot heat the olive oil and saute’ onions and the peppers for a few minutes. Then add the meat and sauté’ for another 7 minutes until meat is cooked.
Add 2 packets of chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, bouillon cubes, 1 cup water, diced tomatoes,1 jar of tomato and garlic pasta sauce (or original), and then add pinto or red beans.
Mix gently until ingredients are well incorporated. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add Cayenne pepper for some heat, or just add to your own bowl. Enjoy warm with shredded cheddar cheese and your choice of chips.

Notes

If you want to thicken the chili without adding any additional ingredients, simply remove the lid from the pot and leave the chili to thicken for 20–30 minutes while you stir constantly. The stew will thicken as the liquid in the chili reduces.

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