Dad's Beef and Red Wine Chili

4.78 from 9 votes

Super delicious, hearty and satisfying one-pot chili made with beef, red wine beans and vegetables. My dad's special recipe for the perfect comfort food!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef chili recipe, easy chili recipe, freezer friendly chili, one pot chili

Servings: Bowls

Author: Stephanie Wise

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow or white onions chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound lean at least 80/20 ground beef
1 cup red wine Merlot, Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon are some good options
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
15 ounces black beans
15 ounces dark red kidney beans
15 ounces Northern white beans
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Beef broth optional
Shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, avocado, chopped cilantro, etc. for topping

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Instructions

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add onions and bell peppers. Saute 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add ground beef; break apart with a wooden spoon and cook 10 minutes until browned.
Pour in red wine. Increase heat to high; boil 10 minutes, stirring often and scraping up any bits that stick to bottom of pan. Reduce heat to a simmer.
In a food processor or blender, puree crushed tomatoes and chipotle chile pepper until smooth. Add to pan along with beans (do not drain). Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. If chili is too thick, pour in some beef broth.
Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings as needed, and add more beef broth to thin out as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings.

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