Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in drained beans, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with optional cheese or sour cream.
Notes
- Kevin’s chili is intentionally simple — no fancy spices or complex techniques!
- Don’t skip the ketchup — it adds a subtle tangy sweetness that balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- For extra heartiness, add a drained can of corn or diced bell pepper.
- Best made ahead — tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
