Quick and Easy Beef Chili

Name: Quick and Easy Beef Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pound 90% lean ground beef; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 bell pepper, diced; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup water or broth; Suggested toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, green onions

January 19, 2024
Dana White, MS, RD, ATC

Print This Post

Pin2

2 Shares

Quick and Easy Beef Chili

Perfect for game day or a cold winter night. Make extra and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Main Course

Servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
1 small red onion, diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 bell pepper, diced
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water or broth
Suggested toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, green onions

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat add oil, followed by ground beef; cook until browned.
Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add peppers, salt and spices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in crushed tomatoes, beans and water or broth and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in bowls with desired toppings.