Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (900g), preferably 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups or 200g)
  • 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped (approx. 2 cups or 250g)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tablespoon or 10g)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for extra heat)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder (45ml)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for even MORE heat!) (2.5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander (5ml)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800g)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
  • 1 cup beef broth (240ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (15g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5ml)

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices and release their flavors.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
  5. Add the rinsed and drained kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Pour in the beef broth.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become.
  7. During the last 30 minutes of simmering, stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chili powder for a deeper flavor, cayenne pepper for more heat, or brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.