Easy Hearty Game Day Chili
This is my go-to chili recipe—simple, flavorful, and always a hit. It’s thick, comforting, and packed with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for cozy nights at home, game day, or anytime you want something warm and satisfying without a ton of effort. Don’t skip the toppings—they make it.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ large red onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For topping
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, and black bean.
- Add the marinara sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let cook uncovered for a minimum of 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.Serve hot with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions piled high.
Notes
- If you have the time, let this chili simmer longer than an hour. The extra time really deepens the flavor and makes everything even richer.
- It reheats extremely well, making it perfect for leftovers throughout the week. Add a splash of beef broth when reheating if needed.
- Like most chili recipes, the flavor is even better the next day.