Description
Hearty Homestyle Chili brings bold southwestern flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Packed with ground beef, beans, and rich spices, this simple one-pot wonder delivers maximum comfort in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
- 1 medium onion
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature, crumble ground beef and cook until completely browned, eliminating any accumulated grease.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions into the pot, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle chili seasoning across the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute spices evenly and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Pour diced tomatoes and kidney beans into the pot, gently mixing all ingredients to combine completely.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the chili to simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and enhance melding of flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring balanced and robust chili characteristics.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and intensify.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease and achieve a cleaner, more concentrated chili flavor.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option with reduced fat content.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of chili seasoning or adding fresh jalapeños for extra heat.
- Make the recipe vegetarian by replacing ground beef with plant-based crumbles or additional beans like black beans or pinto beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg