Easy and Quick Cowboy Chili
Saddle up for a hearty, flavor-packed dinner with this Easy and Quick Cowboy Chili! Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, earthy spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and a vibrant mix of kidney and black beans to create a rich, comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknights. Simmered with diced tomatoes and a touch of tomato paste for depth, this cowboy-inspired chili is both savory and satisfying. Customize each bowl with irresistible toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for a personal touch. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this chili is ideal for busy cooks seeking a cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe. Perfect as a standalone meal or paired with warm cornbread, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, or cilantro
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pot and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and deepen the flavors.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir everything together to combine.
Bring the chili to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.
Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, or fresh cilantro.
Serve warm and enjoy your Easy and Quick Cowboy Chili!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 5657 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.9 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 140.9 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 30.2 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 4875 mg | 104% | |
*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.
