Ultimate Big-Pot Chili

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

🥩 Protein & Base

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

🫘 Beans (mix like in your photo)

• 1 can kidney beans (drained)
• 1 can pinto beans (drained)
• 1 can black beans (optional)

🍅 Tomato Base

• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste

🥣 Liquid

• 2–3 cups beef broth

🌶️ Seasoning

• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt (adjust later)
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)

🫑 Optional Add-ins (highly recommended)

• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 small jalapeño (for spice)

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions