Quick Easy Chili: One-Pot Meal Ready in Under 30 Minutes
By Emma Collins
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
8
Level
Easy
This Quick Easy Chili supports dinner with one pot along with a short ingredient list, all ready for preparation in under 30 minutes. It is filled with flavorful ground beef and strong beans in a thick tomato sauce to offer comfort after a long, exhausting day.
Using ground beef delivers strong flavor, while the chili seasoning with crushed red pepper provides a balanced spice kick. The inclusion of canned chili beans adds a satisfying texture to this dish, thereby making it both hearty and filling.
While cooking in the kitchen, you’ll see the ground beef brown in the pan and the sauce thicken, a sure sign everything is melding together nicely. Avoid cooking the beef too much, as this can result in a tougher texture for your chili.
Serve with a variety of toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, along with fresh cilantro. These specific choices considerably improve flavor and also allow for greater customization. This chili, in addition, also tastes absolutely fantastic in leftovers, making it a truly great choice for meal prep throughout the week.
Why this recipe works
- Comes together in about 30 minutes thanks to quick cooking in one single pot. This method allows for enjoying dinner at restaurants without long wait times.
- One pot effectively handles everything from the important browning of the beef to the simmering of the chili, ensuring that the cleanup is minimal and also quite easy.
- This chili offers a comforting and strong flavor with every bite. Packed with spiced ground beef as well as hearty beans, it delivers layers of taste.
- Can be customized with various toppings such as cheese and sour cream, allowing everyone to enjoy their personal bowl.
- Stores well for up to four days in the fridge or freezes for three months, making it an excellent choice for meal prep.
- Utilizes pantry staples along with fresh ingredients, ensuring it is both budget-friendly and satisfying without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- •2 tablespoons minced garlic
- •2 pounds ground beef
- •1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- •1 cup water
- •2 tablespoons chili seasoning
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- •1 27 oz can chili beans (do not drain)
- •shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- •chopped onions (optional topping)
- •sour cream (optional topping)
- •jalapeños (optional topping)
- •cilantro (optional topping)
- •avocado (optional topping)
Instructions
- 1
In a Dutch oven or large deep-sided pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- 4
If there's excess grease from the beef, drain it before proceeding.
- 5
Stir in tomato sauce, chili seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 6
Add chili beans directly into the pot without draining. Stir and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
310
Protein
22g
Fat
20g
Carbs
14g
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