Ring Community Beef Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, slow-simmered chili that brings people together, featuring rich beef and smoky spices. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 ground beef
• 1, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, diced bell pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking into small pieces with a spoon, then add 1 diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes until pepper is tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until flavors deepen.