Quick Chili

A classic, hearty chili featuring ground beef and beans in a rich tomato base, seasoned with warming spices for a quick and comforting meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.03/serving

Dietary

• Kosher
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• one-pot
• budget-friendly
• quick
• savory
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cup corn chips

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add yellow onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
5. Serve hot, garnished with corn chips or over a bed of rice if desired.

Notes

This quick chili recipe is a great option for cool weather. You can adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 37.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.8 g
• Fat: 17 g
• Fiber: 14.5 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sugar: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg