Best Beanless Chili Recipe
Classic no-bean chili with beef and bold spices.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb ground beef or beef chuck diced
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: shredded cheese sour cream, chopped onions
Instructions
- Brown beef thoroughly.
- Sauté aromatics and toast spices.
- Add tomatoes and broth, then simmer.
- Season, rest, and serve.
Notes
- Brown meat well for depth
- Simmer low and slow
- Resting thickens chili
- Freezes beautifully