Ingredients :
- To make the chili seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- To make the chili:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1 can tomato purée
- 1 bay leaf
- To serve:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- thinly sliced scallions
Directions :
- To make the homemade chili seasoning, in a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder (if using), coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil in over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, bell pepper, and chili seasoning. Cook until the onions and peppers have softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and cook, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer.
- Remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and scallions, or your favorite toppings.
