Quick Chili

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Make quick chili with this easy bean chili recipe that can be as mild or spicy as desired. It's even better the next day.

Submitted by Pam Smith
Updated on March 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

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  2. Add onion and garlic to beef and cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

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  3. Stir in diced tomatoes with chile peppers, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, sugar, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.

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  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

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  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489 Calories
31g Fat
27g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1909mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 633mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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