Best beef chili

Step by Step

First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.

Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.

Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.

Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.

Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Directions: partially cook the beef on the stove. Then, transfer all ingredients in your slow cooker and mix. Cook on low for around 4 hours. Check out my slow cooker chili recipe.
Instant Pot Directions: add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and mix. Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Check out my Instant Pot chili recipe.
Meat: feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, bison, or a plant-based ground. I’ve tested this recipe with each meat option listed here. You may need to add a little oil when browning because these alternatives have a lower fat content.
Nutrition information is for 6 servings and does not include toppings.