The Best Beef Chili

 Chili mac and cheese might be the best dinner of all time. Make it once and eat it all week long. Bonus, it’s kid-friendly and protein-packed! PS: the base of this chili mac is made from this beef chili recipe!

The Best Beef Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef we used 15% fat
• 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 15-oz. can pinto beans drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup beef broth chicken broth or water works too
• Optional toppings
• shredded cheddar cheese
• Fritos
• green onion

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
2. Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
3. beef and onions in pot.
4. Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
6. Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
7. Best chili with spoon.
8. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!