Kitchen Sink Chili

Bold, hearty, and endlessly customizable, Kitchen Sink Chili is the ultimate one-pot comfort food that turns whatever you have on hand into a deliciously satisfying meal. Packed with robust flavors from chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this chili recipe combines juicy ground beef or turkey, a medley of beans, fresh or frozen corn, and even optional veggies like zucchini or carrots for added nutrition. Whether you're cleaning out your fridge or craving a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dinner, this versatile dish is ready in just an hour and perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Top it off with sour cream, shredded cheese, or scallions for the perfect finishing touch. Perfect for cozy evenings, game days, or busy weeknights, Kitchen Sink Chili is your go-to recipe for a hearty, flavor-packed bowl of happiness.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium bell peppers, diced (any color)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 15 oz canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 2 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups optional vegetables (zucchini, carrots, etc.), diced
• 0 to taste optional toppings (sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and broth.

Step 6

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

If using additional vegetables like zucchini or carrots, add them to the pot now.

Step 8

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3786.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3160.4

Total Fat 157.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 393.7mg	0%
Sodium 6504.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 93.8g	0%
Total Sugars 79.3g
Protein 153.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 945.1mg	0%
Iron 44.9mg	0%
Potassium 8632.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 36.4%