Short Cut Chili Con Carne
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Short Cut Chili Con Carne! Bursting with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this hearty one-pot dish combines lean ground beef, tender kidney beans, and juicy canned tomatoes for a rich, satisfying bowl of comfort. Designed for busy cooks, it comes together in just 35 minutes, making it the ultimate time-saving meal without compromising on flavor. Perfectly seasoned and paired with optional toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, this chili is a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s great for family meals, cozy nights, or game-day gatherings. Whether served on its own or with a side of warm cornbread, this easy chili con carne recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 14-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons ground oregano
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with the juice), kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
Pour in the beef broth and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.5 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 3818 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 164.6 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 813 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 4234 mg | 90% | |
*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.
