Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Easy Beef Chili 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews By Riley Wofford Riley Wofford Riley is an associate food editor for Martha Stewart Living. Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 28, 2021 Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Yield: Serves 6 to 8; Makes about 7 cups No beans in this hearty ground beef-based chili! The meat is cooked with aromatics, then amped up with fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, and cocoa. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef, preferably 85-percent lean 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (3 cups) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon) 1 jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), finely chopped (4 teaspoons) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Sour cream and finely sliced chives or scallions, for serving Directions Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Return pot to medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, broth, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until thickened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with sour cream and chives. Cook's Notes Chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or in the freezer up to 3 months. Variations You can also use ground pork or turkey. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, January/February 2019 Rate It PRINT