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Quick and Easy Chili

This Quick and Easy Chili recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort every single time. No need to spend hours in the kitchen!
A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes (2 cans)
  • 6 ounces canned tomato paste
  • 32 ounces canned pinto beans lightly drained
  • 1.75 ounces packaged chili seasoning (recommend: French's Chili-O)
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, red pepper flakes Optional garnishes

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until soft and the onion is lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer veggies to a plate or bowl and set aside.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic
  • Put the ground beef in the pan and cook, stirring to break up meat, until no pink remains. Drain the ground beef well and return to the pan.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Add back the veggies, the tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, chili seasoning, water, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all combined.
    29 ounces canned diced tomatoes, 6 ounces canned tomato paste, 32 ounces canned pinto beans, 1.75 ounces packaged chili seasoning, 1 cup water, salt and pepper to taste
  • Bring to a boil, cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve with your choice of garnishes.
    sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, red pepper flakes

Notes

  • Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or on the stovetop over very low heat.
  • To freeze, allow the chili to cool completely and then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Keeps for about three months frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 2134mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 7109IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 12mg
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