Classic Beef Chili Recipe | Hearty & Easy

Classic beef chili recipe — hearty ground beef, beans and tomatoes simmered with spices. Perfect for cold nights and game day!

11/2/20261 min read

Classic beef chili in a bowl with cheese.
Classic beef chili in a bowl with cheese.

This classic beef chili recipe is hearty, warming and simple — ground beef, beans and tomatoes simmered with spices.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS FOR BEEF CHILI RECIPE

🥩 Ground beef

🫘 Kidney beans

🍅 Crushed tomatoes

🧅 Onion

🧄 Garlic

🌶️ Chili powder

Cumin

🧀 Cheddar (to serve)

STEPS

🥩 Brown the beef with onion and garlic

🍅 Add tomatoes, beans and spices

🍲 Simmer 45 minutes

🧂 Season to taste

🧀 Serve with cheddar