Homemade chili topped with Monterey jack cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.

4. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir everything together.

5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you like it spicier, you can add more chili powder.

7. Serve the chili hot, topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. You can also garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, diced onions, or sour cream if you like.

Enjoy your homemade chili with Monterey Jack cheese on top!

Macros and nutrition information:

Here's an approximate breakdown of the macros and nutrition information for a serving of the homemade chili described above. Please note that these values can vary based on specific brands of ingredients and serving sizes:

• Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of chili (without cheese or additional garnishes)

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: About 280-320 calories

• Protein: Approximately 20-25 grams

• Carbohydrates: Around 25-30 g

• Dietary Fiber: About 6-8 grams

• Sugars: Approximately 4-6 grams

• Fat: Around 10-12 grams

• Saturated Fat: About 4-5 grams

• Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50 milligrams

• Sodium: Around 700-800 milligrams

Please keep in mind that these values are estimates and can vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used. If you have specific dietary requirements or tracking your macros closely, it's a good idea to calculate the nutrition information based on the exact brands and quantity you use.