Description
Easy Homemade Classic Chili is a heartwarming dish that combines tender ground beef, zesty fire-roasted tomatoes, and hearty beans, simmered with a perfect blend of spices. This comforting recipe is ideal for chilly evenings or gatherings, promising to satisfy even the hungriest appetites. With a cooking time of under an hour, you’ll find this chili easy to prepare without sacrificing flavor. Serve it alongside cornbread or tortilla chips for a delightful meal that friends and family will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg