Quick and Easy Chili
Warm up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Quick and Easy Chili, the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, hearty kidney beans, and a medley of diced tomatoes and seasonings for a rich, comforting meal. Enhanced with smoky chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika, each bite bursts with bold, zesty flavor. Customizable with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and fresh green onions, this chili is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether paired with crusty bread or enjoyed on its own, this crowd-pleasing dish is a must-try. Perfect for quick dinners or easy meal prep, it’s a fast track to satisfying cravings without sacrificing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and crumble the meat using a wooden spoon until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, drained kidney beans, and water or beef broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the chili to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices to taste.
Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 3110 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 115.9 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 771 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3816 mg | 81% | |
*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.
