Description
Warm up your evenings with this easy stovetop chili, a hearty dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Packed with rich flavors from lean ground meat, kidney beans, and spices, this recipe is simple to prepare and customizable. In just 30 minutes, create a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned kidney beans (rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder and cumin; let them mingle on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Introduce Tomatoes and Beans: Mix in diced tomatoes and kidney beans; stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, replace meat with lentils or more beans. - Spice it up by adding jalapeños or topping with shredded cheese. - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for later use.