Chili without Beans
This hearty chili without beans is packed with crumbled ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and a boldly flavored seasoning mixture.
Servings: 8
Calories: 275kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet onions chopped
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned Tomato Sauce
- 6 ounces canned tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups beef Stock unsalted
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup flour
Homemade Chili Seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot set over medium high heat, add the ground beef, chopped onions, peppers, and garlic and saute everything until the meat is browned and the onions and peppers are tender.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and sprinkle in the chili seasoning and flour. Stir to combine and cook for approximately two minutes while continuing to stir to prevent scorching.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients - diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, and bay leaves. Stir to combine, then bring everything to a simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to thicken then serve with your desired toppings.
Notes
You can simmer the chili much longer if desired. The longer it is simmered the more it thickens.
Optional chili toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, green onion, or corn chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 2161mg | Potassium: 1349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1219IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 7mg