Quick Chili

Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and flavorful Quick Chili recipe—a lifesaver for busy evenings! Packed with tender ground beef (or turkey), vibrant canned tomatoes, protein-rich kidney and black beans, and a harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoky paprika, this dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner or a cozy game-day meal, this one-pot wonder requires minimal prep and cleanup. Customize your bowl with an array of toppings like melty shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, or spicy jalapeños for a dish that's as versatile as it is satisfying. Wholesome, easy, and packed with protein, this Quick Chili is a go-to recipe you'll return to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Once the meat is browned, stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2173.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2301.5

Total Fat 120.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 339.3mg	0%
Sodium 5650.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 140.4g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 733.3mg	0%
Iron 28.8mg	0%
Potassium 5112.7mg	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: 46.1%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 30.1%