Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers
Hearty ground beef chili simmered with smoky roasted peppers and bold spices, delivering a rich and comforting bowl with Texas flair. This american-inspired beef ready in about 65 minutes pairs ground beef (80% lean), olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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 (80% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (canned, drained, rinsed)
- 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers, 2 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Step 5: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juice and 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Step 6: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed kidney beans and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes until the chili thickens slightly.
- Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (15 min prep + 50 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 Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers?
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 (80% lean) from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers?
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 Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Roasted Peppers?
American 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.
