Grandma's Hearty Weeknight Chili

Name: Grandma's Hearty Weeknight Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (85% lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cup corn tortilla chips (for serving); 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)

A classic, comforting chili recipe packed with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and a blend of savory spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner on a cool evening. Served with crispy corn tortilla chips and sharp cheddar cheese.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.65/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
3 cup corn tortilla chips (for serving)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, drained and rinsed kidney beans, drained and rinsed black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, beef broth, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
Serve the chili hot, garnished with corn tortilla chips and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, you can let the chili simmer longer, up to an hour, on low heat. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 14.1 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Sugar: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg