Description

This Dutch Oven Chili is rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful, cooked slowly to develop bold spice notes and a thick, comforting texture. Made with lean ground beef, vegetables, beans, and tomatoes, it is an easy one pot meal that works perfectly for family dinners or make ahead meals. Cooking everything in a Dutch oven allows the flavors to blend evenly and creates a chili that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

Olive oil

Onions, diced

Lean ground beef

Garlic cloves, minced

Jalapeno, minced

Chili powder

Montreal steak spice

Ground cumin

Ground coriander

Salt

Crushed tomatoes

Diced tomatoes

Red bell pepper, chopped

Sweet potato, cubed

Kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Corn kernels, drained

Avocado, diced

Shredded cheddar cheese such as Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar, or Sargento Medium Cheddar

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the diced onions, cooking until softened and lightly translucent

3. Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it apart until mostly browned and cooked through

4. Stir in the garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, steak spice, cumin, coriander, and salt, cooking briefly until fragrant

5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, stirring well to combine and loosen any browned bits from the bottom

6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the red bell pepper and sweet potato and cover the pot

7. Allow the chili to cook until the vegetables begin to soften and absorb the flavors

8. Stir in the kidney beans and corn and continue simmering until everything is heated through and well combined

9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove from heat and allow the chili to rest briefly before serving

10.

Notes

This chili thickens naturally as it rests and tastes even better after sitting for a short time

For a thinner consistency, add warm beef broth a little at a time while stirring

Leftovers store well and the flavors continue to deepen after refrigeration

Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot

Prep Time: fifteen minutes
Cook Time: thirty minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Dutch Oven
Cuisine: American