Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef: 500 grams
- Kidney beans: 1 cup
- Red and green peppers: 1 cup, chopped
- Onion: 1 large, chopped
- Tomato sauce: 1 cup
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black beans: 1/2 cup
- Chicken broth or water: 2 cups
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, red and green peppers, and chili powder.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with rice or bread of your choice.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approximately 450 per serving (based on 8 servings)
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish has a rich and spicy flavor, typical of American-style chili.
- The combination of beans and ground beef creates a hearty and satisfying meal.
- The dish is easily customizable, allowing for personal preferences in spice level and ingredients.
User Comments:
- "This chili is so good! The perfect balance of spices and flavors."
- "I love the combination of beans and ground beef in this dish."
- "This is a great way to use up leftover ingredients from the supermarket."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder as per preference.
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse to remove excess salt.
- For a smoother chili, puree half of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.