40 Minute Chili
Whip up a hearty, flavor-packed dinner in no time with this satisfying 40 Minute Chili! Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy chili recipe combines the richness of ground beef, the earthy warmth of chili powder and cumin, and the comforting textures of kidney and black beans. A medley of fresh vegetables—like diced onions and green bell peppers—melds beautifully with a savory base of beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to create a robust, well-balanced dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is ideal for feeding a crowd and is completely customizable with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions. Whether you’re craving a cozy family dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser, this recipe delivers bold, homestyle flavors without hours in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- optional toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, etc.)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the browned ground beef back to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 872 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
