Meat Lover's Chili Recipe

Name: Meat Lover's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground chuck; 3 medium onions, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; ½ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained; 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground chuck
3 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons minced garlic
½ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1
Brown beef in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Drain beef, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to drippings; saute over med-high heat 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4
Return beef to Dutch oven.
5
Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in beef broth and next 3 ingredients.
7
Decrease heat, and simmer, covered, 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add pinto beans; cook 20 more minutes.
9
Serve hot.

178

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground chuck, 3 medium onions, chopped, 1 large green pepper, chopped, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Meat Lover's Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meat Lover's Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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