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Hearty Dutch Oven Chili: The Perfect Comfort Food Recipe

Warm up with this Hearty Dutch Oven Chili recipe, the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Loaded with rich flavors and made in one pot, it’s an easy, satisfying meal for the whole family.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven 

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 2½ tbsp chili powder, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 15 oz cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2½ cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Heat 6 quart dutch oven on medium high heat and brown ground beef and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chili powder saving the rest to add later, diced onion, diced jalapeño, and minced garlic. Drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients including the additional tablespoon of chili powder and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. 
  • Enjoy topped with cheddar cheese, sourcream, or any other favorite topping.