Weeknight Chili

Name: Weeknight Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef (lean); 1 yellow onion (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 0.75 cup water; 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cornbread mix (prepared according to package directions); 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping); 0.25 cup sour cream (for topping)

A robust and savory beef and bean chili, loaded with classic spices and vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal, especially with cornbread and toppings.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (lean)
1 yellow onion (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
0.75 cup water
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 cornbread mix (prepared according to package directions)
0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)
0.25 cup sour cream (for topping)

Instructions

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 excess fat.
Add chopped yellow onion and chopped red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in diced tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, rinsed black beans, 3/4 cup water, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. While chili simmers, prepare cornbread mix according to package directions.
Serve Speedy Weeknight Chili hot with a side of cornbread, topped with optional shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Notes

This chili freezes well for future meals. Ensure cornbread is cooked while chili simmers for optimal timing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 590
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 65.2 g
Fat: 21 g
Fiber: 15.8 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
Sugar: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg