Dutch Oven Chili
This Dutch oven chili is so hearty, thick, rich, and full of flavor! Made with simple ingredients, this beef and bean chili comes together in a few simple steps on the stovetop. This comforting chili is the perfect dish for a chilly day or even a game day party.
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Servings: 7 to 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Chili
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz/796mL)
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (28oz/796mL)
- 3½ to 4 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 can navy beans drained and rinsed (19oz/561mL)
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed (19oz/561mL)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, fry the diced bacon until browned, around 10 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of your bacon.
- Add the diced onions and saute for 1 to 2 minutes before adding the beef.
- Cook the beef, making sure to use a wooden spoon until the beef is more than half cooked before adding the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Cook for a minute, making sure the seasoning is well blended into the meat.
- Add the diced bell peppers and cook for a minute. Deglaze with a few splashed of broth as needed.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Add the beans and stir to combine. Cover bring the chili to a boil over medium heat and simmer on medium-low for 60 to 65 minutes. Feel free to uncover and continue to simmer until it reaches your desired level of thickness.
- Taste and season additionally if desired. Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving with the toppings of your choice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1383mg | Potassium: 1490mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2650IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 9mg