Easy Chili Recipe

A bowl of chili with cheese and green onions for garnish.

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With its hearty chunks of ground beef and tomato, warm seasonings and classic rustic charm, this Easy Chili Recipe is pretty much the ultimate comfort food. Curl up with a steaming bowl of rich and flavorful chili whenever you need a pick-me-up, and it's sure to warm your heart along with your hands.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef chili, chili, homemade chili

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Jill

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
1 15 oz. can kidney beans drained
1 15 oz. can black beans drained
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp white sugar
1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large nonstick saucepan, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
Add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, water, and seasonings (chili powder, sugar, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper). Stir to combine well.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

Notes

To Store: Refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Let cool completely and store in double-lock freezer bags or a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To Reheat: Reheat over the stove until bubbles form, or microwave in a covered container at 30-second intervals.

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