Description
This festive chili is perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining rich flavors with a spooky presentation that will delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained
- 2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese for garnish
- 1 cup sour cream for garnish
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences during the simmering process.
- Serve the chili hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
- Consider offering a variety of hot sauces on the side for those who like an extra kick.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute lentils and beans for the ground beef.
- Make the chili a day in advance to let the flavors deepen.
Notes
- Allowing your chili to simmer longer enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: chili, Halloween, party food, crowd-pleaser, festive