Easy Chili
Warm up any weekday dinner with this hearty and flavorful Easy Chili recipe, a comforting one-pot meal that’s ready in just 50 minutes! Packed with protein-rich kidney and black beans, juicy ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option), and a medley of aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. The recipe is customizable with a hint of optional cayenne pepper for heat and garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream for added indulgence. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or meal prep, this quick and easy chili is sure to be a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned with their juices
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- sour cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, ground black pepper, and water or beef broth to the pot.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt or spices to taste.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, or a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.4 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.0 g | 255% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 4218 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.6 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 142.0 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 768 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 35.7 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 4808 mg | 102% | |
*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.
