Mom's Easy Chili

Warm, hearty, and ready in just 45 minutes, Mom's Easy Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This family-friendly recipe combines tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and the rich flavors of garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, simmered to perfection in a tomato-based broth. Customize with your favorite toppings—like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or green onions—for a dish that's as versatile as it is satisfying. Quick to make and packed with protein, this one-pot wonder is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Whether you're craving bold flavors or a cozy, no-fuss dinner, Mom's Easy Chili is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water or low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water or beef broth.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add more salt, chili powder, or cumin for extra flavor.

Step 7

Serve the chili hot in bowls. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2674.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2989.2

Total Fat 172.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 501.1mg	0%
Sodium 4039.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 164.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1372.4mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 4886.4mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 26.8%