Spicy East Texas Chili

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A hearty, slow-simmered chili with bold spices and a blend of beef and beans, inspired by the flavors of East Texas game day gatherings. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more until aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  5. Step 5: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the chili before serving.

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