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Easy Chili Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Easy Chili Recipe

With its hearty chunks of ground beef and tomato, warm seasonings and classic rustic charm, this Easy Chili Recipe is pretty much the ultimate comfort food. Curl up with a steaming bowl of rich and flavorful chili whenever you need a pick-me-up, and it's sure to warm your heart along with your hands.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced, small
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 oz. can Kidney Beans drained
  • 1 oz. can black beans drained
  • 1 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper fresh ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large nonstick saucepan, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
  2. Add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, water, and seasonings (chili powder, sugar, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper). Stir to combine well.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

Notes

  • To Store: Refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 
  • To Freeze: Let cool completely and store in double-lock freezer bags or a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
  • To Reheat: Reheat over the stove until bubbles form, or microwave in a covered container at 30-second intervals. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 1261mg (53%) Potassium 305mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1082IU (22%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1261mg 53%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1082IU 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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