Spicy Jalapeno Beef Chili
Ground beef, fresh jalapenos, beans, and tomatoes simmered with smoky chili spices.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced, keep seeds for more heat
- 2 can chopped tomatoes 14 1/2 ounce cans, with juices
- 2 can beans 15 ounce cans, drained and rinsed, any variety
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional, add at the end
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the beef. Cook in a large pot for 6 to 8 minutes, break into crumbles, and drain extra fat.
- Soften the aromatics. Cook the onion until translucent, then add garlic and jalapenos for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Build the pot. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer. Cook about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
- Taste and serve. Add hot sauce if you like more heat and ladle into bowls.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey for beef and any beans you like.
Tips: Remove the jalapeno seeds for less heat and brown the beef to 160 degrees F.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze without cheese for up to 3 months.