Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Quick Easy Chili Recipe on Stove Top
Need a quick dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This quick easy chili recipe is packed with spiced ground beef & hearty beans in a rich tomato base, all made in one-pot in under 30 minutes! Bonus: It somehow tastes even better the next day for leftovers!
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
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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.
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Notes
Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Chili can be frozen in an airtight container 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