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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven/soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 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.
- Prep the toppings while it's cooking.
- 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
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2460IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 8mg