Description
A heartwarming and convenient chili recipe that combines robust flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water or beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat in a large pot. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use all beans and vegetable broth instead of meat and beef broth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg