{"id":"0e9d0090-bdbf-4f5c-a007-4b32211d4823","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0e9d0090-bdbf-4f5c-a007-4b32211d4823","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a58253/best-homemade-chili-recipe/","title":"Classic Chili","description":"Chili is classic comfort food. If you've been searching for the perfect easy recipe, then your search stops here.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 large white onion, chopped","item":"large white onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)","item":"cayenne pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes","item":"(28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained","item":"(15-oz.) can kidney beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"drained"},{"text":"Shredded cheddar, sour cream, and sliced scallions, for serving","item":"Shredded cheddar, sour cream, and sliced scallions, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and translucent, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, stirring to coat vegetables. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat."},{"number":2,"text":"Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, and cayenne (if using); generously season with salt and black pepper. Pour in tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have melded and liquid is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes; season with salt and black pepper, if needed."},{"number":3,"text":"Ladle chili into bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream, and scallions."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:15:27.520528+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:15:27.520528+00:00"}