Ultimate Flavorful Easy Chili: Your New Cozy Weeknight Hero
Experience the Ultimate Flavorful Easy Chili, a cozy dish perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 1 lb Ground Beef 85/15, substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option
- 1 can Kidney Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, with juice
- 1 can Tomato Sauce 8 oz
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder key spice for flavor
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 optional Peppers 1 jalapeño or bell pepper, diced
For Toppings
- Shredded Cheese melts beautifully
- Sour Cream provides tangy contrast
- Sliced Green Onions adds crunch
- Fresh Cilantro optional for burst of freshness
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring it’s cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and any optional peppers you love. Sauté until they soften and become fragrant, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, including their juices, and the tomato sauce. Mix everything to combine the flavors.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
- Stir in the rinsed kidney beans and allow the chili to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced green onions.
Notes
Allow the chili to sit overnight in the fridge before serving to deepen the flavors wonderfully.