Whip up a hearty and flavorful meal in no time with this 5-Minute Chili recipe—perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings! With just six pantry staples, including ground beef or turkey, canned kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and a pre-mixed chili seasoning packet, this ultra-quick recipe delivers bold, comforting flavors in mere minutes. Simply brown the meat, stir in the canned ingredients and seasoning, simmer briefly, and you're ready to serve! This one-pot wonder is a lifesaver on hectic days and can be customized with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions for an extra touch of indulgence. Fast, satisfying, and effortlessly delicious, this chili is the ultimate quick comfort food.
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned.
Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
Stir in the kidney beans (with liquid), diced tomatoes (with liquid), chili seasoning packet, and water.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture come to a simmer, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.4 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 3968 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3656 mg | 78% | |
*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.