Quick Easy Chili
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick Easy Chili, a comforting one-pot meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with hearty ground beef, protein-rich kidney beans, and bold spices like chili powder and cumin, this simple chili recipe delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. A rich, savory base of diced tomatoes and a touch of tomato paste creates a luscious texture, while onions and garlic add irresistible depth. Perfect for busy schedules, this quick-cook chili strikes a balance between convenience and homemade goodness. Garnish with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a customizable, crowd-pleasing bowl of comfort. Keywords: quick chili recipe, easy chili, 30-minute chili, one-pot dinner, ground beef chili.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and water or beef broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
Bring the chili to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chili powder or salt if desired.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1627 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1355 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.
