Quick Chunky Chili
Get a bowl of hearty comfort on the table in just 40 minutes with this Quick Chunky Chili recipe—perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meal prep. Packed with bold flavors, this one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, smoky spices like chili powder and paprika, and the wholesome goodness of both kidney and black beans for a satisfyingly chunky texture. A medley of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a splash of beef broth ties it all together into a rich, flavorful base. Customizable with toppings such as creamy avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream, this easy chili recipe is both a crowd-pleaser and a weeknight lifesaver. Whether you're feeding the family or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and hearty chili is a guaranteed win!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- optional toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and crumble the meat until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with liquid) and tomato sauce. Stir everything to combine.
Add the kidney beans, black beans, and water (or beef broth) to the pot. Stir well.
Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the chili to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1186 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1353 mg | 29% | |
*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.
