Delicious Easy Chili Recipe
Warm up with this easy chili recipe that combines tender ground beef, hearty kidney beans, and a medley of aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy evenings or game day gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bowl promises a comforting hug on chilly nights, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell pepper finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil; sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about five minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (approximately 7 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and rinsed kidney beans; stir well and let simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth; adjust consistency to your liking and let simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For extra protein, consider swapping ground beef for turkey or adding black beans. Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.