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A bowl of dutch oven chili topped with shredded cheddar, onions, and chilies.

Dutch Oven Chili

Tressa Jamil
Our easy dutch oven chili is a hearty and delicious dump and go recipe that's perfect for camping, potlucks, or a comforting meal at home.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup, stew
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 285 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cans kidney beans, 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, 15-ounce
Instructions
 
  • Warm the olive oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until they soften and become translucent, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
  • Next, add the ground beef and break it up with a meat chopper; cook until brown and heated through for about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans into the pot, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls, and garnish with chopped fresh onion and shredded cheese.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Ensure your Dutch oven is large enough to hold all the ingredients; I use a 5-6 quart Dutch oven to make chili.
  • After adding all the ingredients to the pot, bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and let all the flavors meld together by gently simmering over medium heat.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Bowl | Calories: 285 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 49 mg | Sodium: 1099 mg | Potassium: 298 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 56 IU | Vitamin C: 21 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 19 mg
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