Beanless Chili Recipe

Name: Beanless Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds ground beef, 85% lean; 5 teaspoons kosher salt ((add slowly and to taste) ); 1 - 1.5 tablespoons cumin ((to taste)); 1 - 1.5 tablespoons chili powder ((to taste)); 1 - 1.5 tablespoons smoked paprika ((to taste)); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ((to taste)); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional and to taste)); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional and to taste)); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 12 cloves garlic, minced ((about 1 head of garlic) ); 2 medium bell peppers, diced ((any color you want)); 2 whole jalapeños, diced or roughly chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 cans diced tomatoes ((14.5 ounce cans) ); 1- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ((to taste)); 1 teaspoon liquid smoke ((optional) ); 1.5 - 2 cups beef broth ((as needed to reach desired consistency)); 3-4 whole bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This Beanless Chili is so flavorful, you’ll forget all about the beans! This chili can be on the table in less than an hour, and is never lacking in flavor. This easy meal will become a common request in your household!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:32:00 GMT