Quick Chili
Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and flavorful Quick Chili recipe—a lifesaver for busy evenings! Packed with tender ground beef (or turkey), vibrant canned tomatoes, protein-rich kidney and black beans, and a harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoky paprika, this dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner or a cozy game-day meal, this one-pot wonder requires minimal prep and cleanup. Customize your bowl with an array of toppings like melty shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, or spicy jalapeños for a dish that's as versatile as it is satisfying. Wholesome, easy, and packed with protein, this Quick Chili is a go-to recipe you'll return to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Once the meat is browned, stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 5651 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.8 g | 214% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 140.4 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 733 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 5113 mg | 109% | |
*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.
