Easy Chili Con Carne
Packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this Easy Chili Con Carne is a one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Made with tender ground beef, protein-rich kidney beans, and a medley of warm spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this classic chili recipe is both comforting and satisfying. A touch of fresh cilantro and a spritz of lime add the perfect finishing touch, balancing the rich, smoky flavors. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this crowd-pleaser is great served over rice, with cornbread, or simply on its own. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this quick chili con carne delivers big taste with little effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 400 grams canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 250 milliliters beef stock
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, and beef stock. Stir to combine.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1072 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
