Best Chili Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Best Chili Ever

• Oil
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Yellow Bell Pepper
• Red Bell Pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (plus more to taste)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• Ground Cumin
• Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
• Ground Cinnamon
• Fennel Seeds
• Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• Green Chilies
• 1 cup water (or more, as needed)

How to Make Best Chili Ever

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep skillet (4-quart stainless steel or Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and 1 large chopped bell pepper.
2. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan.
3. Cover and cook until the onions and peppers begin to soften (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Uncover, add 1.5 lbs ground beef, and break it up with a spatula.
5. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
6. While the meat cooks, stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder (add more to taste).
7. Once the meat is browned, stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato paste.
8. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained (optional).
9. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes.
10. Stir in 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
11. Cover and cook on low for another 60 minutes.
12. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained, and 1 (4-ounce) can of diced green chilies.
13. Add 1 cup of water or more as needed to reach desired consistency.
14. Cover and cook on low for another 40 minutes (or 4-5 hours on low in a slow cooker).
15. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as chopped red onion, sour cream, hot sauce, and shredded cheddar, Colby, and/or Jack cheese. Pair with homemade jalapeño cornbread or crispy tortilla strips!