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a big bowl of chili with a piece of cornbread in it
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Easy Chili

This Quick and Easy Chili is exploding with flavor and made in 30 minutes with just one pot with easy kitchen stables!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 27 oz can chili beans (do not drain or rinse)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped onions
  • Sour cream
  • Jalapeños
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

Instructions 

  • In a Dutch oven or large deep sided pot add oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes, add garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
  • Add ground beef and simmer over medium heat, break up any large pieces of meat (if there is a lot of grease from the meat drain it before going further).
  • Add tomato sauce, chili seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes, continue simmering 20 minutes.
  • Add chili beans, stir and simmer 10 more minutes.
  • Serve warm with all your favorite toppings.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. This recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 838kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 67g, Fat: 54g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 212mg, Sodium: 1291mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g