Simple Chili
Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold, savory flavors, this Simple Chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Made with your choice of seasoned ground beef or turkey, tender onions, garlic, and a harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this one-pot wonder delivers satisfying heat and rich, deep flavor. Featuring canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans, it’s a protein-packed meal that’s both filling and easy to make in just under an hour. Perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, this chili is endlessly customizable with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado. Whether you’re a longtime chili fan or a first-time cook, this recipe is a guaranteed hit. Keywords: Simple Chili Recipe, Easy Weeknight Chili, One-Pot Chili, Comfort Food Dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 oz canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the tomato paste and mix it into the beef mixture, cooking for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the beef or chicken stock. Stir to combine.
Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Stir everything together.
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., more chili powder for heat, salt for balance).
Serve hot in bowls with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.1 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 6289 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.6 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 35.7 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 5572 mg | 119% | |
*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.
