Food Recipes Chili for a Crowd 4.0 (408) 9 Reviews There's nothing like a big pot of hearty chili to satisfy a hungry crowd. Pair it with all the fixings: cheese, chives, sour cream, and more. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 11, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Rob Howard Hands On Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Yield: 8 serves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 pounds ground beef 1 6 - ounce 6-ounce can tomato paste ¼ cup chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 12-ounce bottles lager beer 2 19-ounce cans kidney beans 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes kosher salt and black pepper corn bread toppings (such as sour cream, radishes, scallions, avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, Cheddar, and toasted pumpkin seeds) Directions Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beer, beans, the tomatoes and their juices, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the corn bread and toppings as desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 348 Calories 12g Fat 26g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 348 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Sodium 842mg 37% Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Total Sugars 8g Protein 30g *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.