Easy Beef Chili

This easy beef chili is a thick, hearty one pot meal made with ground beef, beans and tomatoes and a simple blend of pantry spices.

There is very little chopping, it simmers on its own, and it tastes even better the next day, which makes it great for meal prep.

How to Make It

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain the excess fat.
2. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, both beans and the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve with your favorite toppings.

Pro Tips

• Toasting the spices with the beef for a minute brings out more flavor.
• Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions or crushed tortilla chips.

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

Easy Beef Chili

This easy beef chili is a thick, hearty one pot meal made with ground beef, beans and tomatoes and a simple blend of pantry spices.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 large can
• 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth

Method

 

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain the excess fat.
2. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, both beans and the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Toasting the spices with the beef for a minute brings out more flavor.

Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions or crushed tortilla chips.