Ground Beef Chili with Beans

A classic, savory chili loaded with seasoned ground beef and kidney beans, simmered in a rich tomato base, perfect for a cozy meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.18/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• spicy
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 15 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 8 ounce tomato sauce
• 15 ounce kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add 1 each chopped yellow onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 each chopped green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in 1 can undrained diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 can rinsed and drained kidney beans, 1 can rinsed and drained black beans, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld. If you have extra time, simmering longer (up to an hour) will deepen the flavors.
5. Serve the hearty chili warm, alongside 1 cup cooked white rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 567
• Protein: 38.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.8 g
• Fat: 15.1 g
• Fiber: 12.2 g
• Sodium: 1509 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Sugar: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 73 mg