Homemade Mexican Beef Chili is the kind of hearty, flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender beans, veggies, and bold spices, this chili is rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying. Every spoonful blends the smoky warmth of chili powder and cumin with the mellow sweetness of tomatoes and peppers, creating a comforting bowl that tastes even better with every simmering minute.
This recipe is wonderfully simple yet packs all the depth of a slow-cooked stew. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, an ideal meal-prep option, and a go-to dish for cold evenings. Serve it with all your favorite toppings — melty cheese, cool sour cream, crisp jalapeños, or crunchy tortilla chips — and it becomes an irresistible, customizable comfort meal.
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Whether you enjoy it thick and hearty or a little more brothy, this Mexican beef chili is a must-make recipe that will earn a permanent place in your rotation.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto or kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: diced jalapeños, corn, cilantro, lime
Instructions:
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