Yessss Cozy Campfire Chili is the edible equivalent of a flannel blanket, a crackling fire, and your favorite playlist 🔥🌲🍲 Let’s make it rich, smoky, and soul-warming — like something you’d eat under the stars.
🔥 Cozy Campfire Chili
Thick, hearty, and full of deep, smoky flavor — perfect for cool nights, lazy Sundays, or pretending you’re in a cabin.
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1–1.5 lbs ground beef or plant-based ground (or use lentils for vegan!)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup veggie or beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of liquid smoke or chipotle for extra campfire vibes
Instructions:
- Sauté the Base:
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. - Brown the Meat (or not):
Add ground meat or plant-based alt. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 more minute. - Add the Flavor:
Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, broth, and all spices. Stir well. Add liquid smoke or chipotle if you’re going full campfire mode. - Simmer the Cozy:
Cover and simmer on low for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and deeply flavorful. - Top & Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, crushed tortilla chips — or cornbread on the side.
🪵 Caption Idea:
“It’s giving flannel shirt, cold breeze, chili in hand. This Cozy Campfire Chili is basically autumn in a bowl. 🌶🔥🍂”
📸: Ladle shot with steam rising, chili in a rustic mug or bowl, camp-style napkin underneath. Bonus: a spoonful with melty cheese pull.
Want a slow-cooker version or a chili bar setup for a party?
