Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle
A hearty beef chili simmered with smoky chipotle peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes, delivering bold flavors worthy of a blockbuster night in. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, 80% lean ground beef
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup for serving (optional) sour cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juices, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 can (15 oz) drained kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
- Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until chili thickens and flavors meld.
- Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Box Office Beef Chili with Roasted Tomatoes and Chipotle?
Mexican beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
