Football Season Chili

Get ready to kick off game day with this hearty and flavor-packed Football Season Chili, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your tailgating or at-home watch party. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and robust spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, creating a rich and satisfying dish perfect for chilly fall afternoons. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, beef broth, and an optional kick of cayenne, this chili is both comforting and customizable. Serve it steaming hot with classic toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions, and don’t forget the crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping. With minimal prep time and bold, savory flavors, this is the gameday essential that your friends and family will cheer for.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and crumble the beef with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Stir to evenly distribute.

Step 8

Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed. For a thicker chili, let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

Serve hot, and optionally top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions. Pair with crusty bread or tortilla chips for the ultimate game day meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4081.1 grams (4081.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4245

Total Fat 260.20g	334%
Saturated Fat 106.90g	535%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 822mg	274%
Sodium 6549mg	285%
Total Carbohydrate 242.50g	88%
Dietary Fiber 74.20g	265%
Total Sugars 51.20g
Protein 254.40g	509%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1560mg	120%
Iron 42mg	235%
Potassium 7267mg	155%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 22.4%