Easy Chili Recipe
This Easy Chili Recipe is exactly what you need when you want something warm, hearty, and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. This simple recipe delivers all the classic chili flavors in just one hour!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5-ounce) fire roasted tomatoes undrained
- 1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.1 pound ground beef,1 large onion,3 cloves garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.1 can (14.5-ounce) fire roasted tomatoes,1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans,1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce,1 cup beef broth.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.2 tablespoons chili powder,1 teaspoon ground cumin,1 teaspoon paprika,1 teaspoon brown sugar,1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid and simmer uncovered for additional 10 minutes if thicker consistency is desired.
Notes
Don't skip the brown sugar, it balances the acidity and gives the chili a more depth of flavor without making it sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 14.3gFat: 15.7gSaturated Fat: 5.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.8gTrans Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 53.7mgSodium: 634.1mgPotassium: 338.1mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 962IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 38.8mgIron: 2.4mg
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