Quick and Easy Chili Recipe for Busy Weeknights – Dinner Done!
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A simple and delicious chili recipe perfect for busy weeknights, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg