Easy No Bean Chili

Name: Easy No Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 ounces tomato paste; 2 tablespoons fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion; 1 pound 93% lean ground beef; 1 ½ teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1 cup beef stock; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
312 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy No Bean Chili

Winston Campbell

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This wonderfully chunky no bean chili is ready in just 30 minutes, and it's as flavorful as if you've cooked it for hours!

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Ingredients

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Seasoning mix:

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced

Chili:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped; 6 ounces
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt divided; see notes below
1 cup beef stock
15 ounces diced tomatoes no salt added, undrained
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, tomato paste, and fresh garlic, creating a thick paste.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add the onion, beef, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, for about 7 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the meat is browned.
Add the seasoning mixture (use a small spatula to scrape it off the bowl) and cook, stirring to mix it into the beef and onions, for one more minute.
Add the beef stock, tomatoes, bay leaf, the remaining salt, and the black pepper. Lightly mash the diced tomatoes while stirring them into the mixture. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the chili uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish the chili with your favorite toppings, such as diced red onions, chopped scallions, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and guacamole. Serve immediately.

Notes

If using
any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt,
use half the amount listed.
If using any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
Optional garnishes are not included in the nutrition info.
You can use ground pork, turkey, or chicken instead of beef. If using ground poultry, use dark meat. It's juicier and more flavorful than white meat.
Use a teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them covered in the microwave. Like all chilis and stews, the leftovers improve as the chili thickens and the flavors have a chance to meld.

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Serving 0.25recipe Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1038mg (43%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)