Hearty Homemade Chili – The Best Comfort Food for Cold Nights! 🌶️🍲

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped 🧅
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 pound ground beef or turkey 🍖
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
2 cups beef or chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Step-by-Step Directions:

Sauté the Veggies: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until they’re softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Your kitchen will smell amazing! 🧄✨

Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed. 🍖

Add the Beans and Tomatoes: Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Pour in the broth and bring everything to a simmer. 🌿🍅

Season It Up: Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well, and let the chili simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. This gives time for all those amazing flavors to come together. 🔥

Serve: Spoon your hearty chili into bowls, and top with your favorite toppings—shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or even some crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch. It’s pure comfort in a bowl! 🍲❤️