Spicy Beef and Bean Chili
Warm up with a hearty and flavorful chili featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and tangy tomato soup. This recipe offers a touch of spice that will keep you coming back for more. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a truly satisfying meal.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10.75 oz) tomato soup
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- 2.
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3.
Drain any excess fat from the pot.
- 4.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- 5.
Add the kidney beans and tomato soup to the pot, mixing well.
- 6.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Allow to cook for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, stirring occasionally.
- 7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired.
