All American Beef Chili With Kidney Beans Recipe

Ingredients for All American Beef Chili With Kidney Beans

• Vegetable Oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Red Bell Pepper
• Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Dried Oregano
• Cayenne Pepper
• Ground Beef
• Dark Red Kidney Beans
• Diced Tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• Limes

How to Make All American Beef Chili With Kidney Beans

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
2. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, breaking up the chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes per batch.
4. Add the remaining 1.5 lbs beef and cook, breaking up chunks until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the chili has thickened.
8. Season with additional salt to taste.
9. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite toppings: diced fresh tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced scallions, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.