One-Pot Beef Chili

Ingredients

Equipment

• Dutch oven or soup pot

• Wooden spoon

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Can opener

1. Brown the beef

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 tablespoon olive oil
     • 1 pound ground beef
   • Action: Heat oil over medium heat, add beef, and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon.

2. Sauté aromatics

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 onion, diced
     • 3 cloves garlic, minced
   • Action: Stir onion into the beef, cook 3–4 minutes until soft, then add garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Bloom spices

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 tablespoons chili powder
     • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
     • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
     • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
   • Action: Stir spices into the beef for 1 minute to toast and release flavor.

4. Add beans and tomatoes

   • Ingredients:
     • Black beans
     • Kidney beans
     • 1 can crushed tomatoes
     • 1 cup broth
   • Action: Add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine.

5. Simmer

   • Ingredients:
     • Pot of chili
   • Action: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Serve

   • Ingredients:
     • Optional toppings (cheese, sour cream, green onions)
   • Action: Taste, adjust salt, and ladle into bowls with toppings.