Easy Chili Size
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Easy Chili Size recipe, a hearty, diner-inspired classic that brings together juicy beef patties, rich chili, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry staples like ground beef, pre-made chili, and hamburger buns. The toasted buns create the perfect base for the savory hamburger patties, which are topped with warm, seasoned chili and a generous helping of shredded cheddar that melts into gooey perfection. Garnish with diced white onions for a satisfying crunch, and serve this quick, no-fuss meal piping hot for an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for easy dinner ideas or a comforting recipe with bold flavors, the Easy Chili Size is your perfect go-to dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups prepared chili (homemade or canned)
- 2 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup diced white onion (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Gently mix until just combined—do not overwork the meat.
Divide the ground beef mixture into two equal portions and shape them into round, flat patties about 1/2-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the beef patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and browned. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet (wipe it clean if needed), heat the prepared chili over medium heat until warmed through. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
Spread butter evenly over the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast the buns in a separate skillet or under a broiler until golden brown and crisp.
To assemble, place a toasted bun half (cut side up) on each plate. Top each bun with a cooked hamburger patty.
Ladle a generous amount of warm chili over each patty, letting it spill over the sides slightly.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili and let it melt. You can cover the plate briefly with a microwave-safe lid or dome to help the cheese melt more quickly if desired.
Optional: Garnish with diced white onions for an added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately with the remaining toasted bun halves on the side or atop the dish if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.3 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 3608 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.7 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*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.
