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Steven's Chili

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15 minPrep
2 hrCook
2 hr 15 minTotal
12servings
1.1 cupsper serving

Published March 21, 2026 · Updated June 22, 2026

Overview

The Best Chili Ever!

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty, slow-simmered beef chili, a perfect blend of savory depth and vibrant texture. This recipe features lean ground beef browned to perfection, combined with crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, and protein-packed pinto beans.

What's In It

A robust base of tomato paste and stewed tomatoes melds beautifully with a signature spice blend of smoky cumin, chili powder, and oregano. For those who enjoy a subtle kick, pickled jalapeños and red pepper flakes add layers of complexity without overpowering the dish. Simmered for two hours to develop maximum flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort meal for any night.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbspOil, olive, salad or cooking
  • 1 largeOnions, raw
  • 2 lbBeef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
  • 16 ozPeppers, bell, green, raw
  • 4 clovesGarlic, raw
  • 12 ozTomato, paste, canned, without salt added
  • 1 can, 15 oz (303 x 406)Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, regular pack
  • 15 ozTomatoes, red, ripe, canned, stewed
  • 1 canBeans, pinto, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids
  • 1 ⁄ cupWater, bottled, generic
  • 1 ozPICKLED JALAPENO NACHO SLICES, PICKLED JALAPENO
  • 3 tbspSpices, chili powder
  • ⁄ tspEXTRA HOT RED PEPPER FLAKES, EXTRA HOT
  • ⁄ tspSalt, table, iodized
  • ⁄ tspSpices, oregano, dried
  • ⁄ tspSpices, cumin seed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil to medium heat. Saute half the onions and garlic for a few minutes until soft and translucent. Keep to a low-medium heat to prevent burning.

  2. 2

    Increase heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned.

  3. 3

    Add the chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, oregano and cumin.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, and 1.5 cups of water. Set it to a simmer for 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the pinto beans and corn - doing it any earlier will make the beans mushy and will make them fall apart. Simmer for another final 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Mix well and add spices to taste. Enjoy!

Recipe Author

Steve Yi

Steve Yi

@stevenyi

Hi, I discovered my passion for cooking after my diabetes diagnosis in 2005 — not out of obligation, but out of curiosity. Armed with a gluc

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Nutrient Profile

Calories
324
Carbs
25g
Protein
18g
Fat
18g

Allergen Information

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Nutrition Facts
12 servings
Serving size
1.1 cups
Amount per serving
Calories
324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g*
24%
Saturated Fat 6g*
31%
Trans Fat 1g*
  
Cholesterol 54mg*
18%
Sodium 572mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g*
9%
Dietary Fiber 5g*
19%
Total Sugars 8g*
  
Includes Added Sugars —
  
Protein 18g*
  
Vitamin D 0mcg*
0%
Calcium 76mg*
6%
Iron —
—
Potassium 848mg*
18%
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