Joanna Gaines Chili Recipe
If you love warm and hearty meals, this Joanna Gaines Chili Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Place pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to warm gently.
Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned fully, breaking it apart while cooking.
Cook the Vegetables
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until soft and slightly golden.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook for one minute until fragrant but not burned.
Add Tomato Paste
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for two minutes to deepen flavor.
Add Tomatoes and Beans
- Pour in diced tomatoes, kidney beans and black beans. Stir well to combine.
Add Broth and Spices
- Add beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
Simmer the Chili
- Bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for thirty minutes.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the chili. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or chili powder carefully.
Serve Hot
- Ladle chili into bowls. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for lighter version.
- Add jalapeño for extra heat.
- Simmer longer for thicker texture.
- Add a small square of dark chocolate for deep flavor.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for smoky taste.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.
- Add corn for slight sweetness.