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Sarah Erickson

Classic Homemade Beef Chili - The Best Chili Recipe

This is a family favorite! Cozy up on a cold day and enjoy this classic chili recipe with options to make it paleo!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 TBS avocado oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz kidney beans omit for paleo
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 cup beef broth
Favorite toppings:
  • Chips: Corn chips tortilla chips or grain-free chips
  • Sour cream unsweetened coconut milk for dairy free
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Avocados
  • Lime wedge
  • Cornbread
  • Red Onion
  • Crumbled Bacon
  • Green onions
  • Hot sauce
  • Diced tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Heat Dutch oven over medium heat. Add avocado oil, ground beef, salt and pepper. Cook through using a fork or spoon to break up any lumps.
  2. Once fully cooked through, remove all but 2 TBS of excess fat. Keep meat in Dutch oven and add onions and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until onions start to soften.
  3. Add chili powder, paprika and cumin and saute spices for about 30-60 seconds.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans (if using), and broth. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Taste and add salt if needed.
  6. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Dairy Free Sour Cream: If you're looking to add a dollop of sour cream and need a dairy-free substitute, Culina and Coco June make fabulous dairy free substitutes with their unsweetened, unflavored coconut milk yogurt.  These taste just like real sour cream!