Classic Beef Chili (Chili con Carne)

One-pot Classic Beef Chili that is ready to eat about 30 minutes! A hearty, spicy and protein-rich meal that is perfect for cold fall and winter days.

There are few things that are more comforting than a hot bowl of chili on a cold day. Made with ground beef, kidney beans, tomato, garlic and lots of spices, this Classic Beef Chili recipe packs tons of flavor in each spoonful. Best of all, this easy one-pot meal will be on your table in about a half an hour.

You can serve the chili alone or with cornbread, rice or tortilla chips. Tip: If you’re feeling fancy, serve it topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and some chopped fresh cilantro.

This chili tastes great (maybe even better!) on the second day, so feel free to prepare it a night in advance and keep it in the fridge before rewarming and serving it the next day. Leftovers can be used a hearty tomato sauce – pour it over a baked potato, pasta, spaghetti squash or nachos. You could also freeze a batch into smaller portions for quick dinners during extra-busy weeknights.

More Hearty Dinner Recipes to Try:

• Quick Indian Chicken Curry
• Thai Spicy Noodle Soup
• Cajun Shrimp and Rice
• Chicken and Rice Soup

For this Classic Beef Chili recipe, I recommend:

1. Pot/Dutch Oven – This one is super affordable and the quality is excellent. I love using it to make soups, stews and of course, chili!
2. Food Chopper – This is the one I have and it is one of my most-used kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly chop up vegetables. I especially love using it to dice onions, because it saves me from all the tears!

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Classic Beef Chili (Chili con Carne)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

One-pot Classic Beef Chili that is ready to eat about 30 minutes! A hearty, spicy and protein-rich meal that is perfect for cold days.

Recipe Type: Main

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 161 kcal

Author: Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté further for 1 minute.
2. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring constantly to break up the meat, for about 5 minutes or until browned.
3. Mix in the chili powder, cumin and oregano until well incorporated.
4. Stir in the broth, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.

5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings.

Recipe Notes

This chili can be served on its own, or with cornbread, tortilla chips or rice. 

Nutrition Facts

Classic Beef Chili (Chili con Carne)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 46mg 15%

Sodium 517mg 22%

Potassium 493mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 17g 34%

Vitamin A 30.4%

Vitamin C 5.3%

Calcium 3.9%

Iron 18.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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