Quick Chili Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    389 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Quick Chili Recipe

This ground beef quick chili recipe is hearty, flavorful, and ready in only 30 minutes! You can easily customize the heat level and add your favorite toppings for a cozy meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • salt & pepper to taste

Suggested toppings:

  • Shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream, corn chips/strips, scallions or red onions, avocado, etc. optional, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven/soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beef to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up as you go. There shouldn't be a lot of fat released if you used lean beef, but if there is, spoon most of the fat out. 
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. 
  4. Add the beans and diced tomatoes. Increase heat to high and bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes with the lid slightly open, stirring occasionally. 
  5. Prep the toppings while it's cooking.
  6. Season with salt & pepper as needed, then serve with desired toppings and enjoy. 

Notes

  • Omit or use less cayenne pepper if you prefer a milder chili. This one has a bit of a kick. Most chili powders are mild but be sure yours is if you're going to add the cayenne pepper and are concerned about spice levels.
  • Anything between 1-1.5 pounds of ground beef will work fine in this chili recipe.
  • This recipe freezes well.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 533mg (22%) Potassium 1018mg (29%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2460IU (49%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 533mg 22%
Potassium 1018mg 22%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2460IU 49%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 8mg 44%

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

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