Quick Easy Chili

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick Easy Chili, a comforting one-pot meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with hearty ground beef, protein-rich kidney beans, and bold spices like chili powder and cumin, this simple chili recipe delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. A rich, savory base of diced tomatoes and a touch of tomato paste creates a luscious texture, while onions and garlic add irresistible depth. Perfect for busy schedules, this quick-cook chili strikes a balance between convenience and homemade goodness. Garnish with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a customizable, crowd-pleasing bowl of comfort. Keywords: quick chili recipe, easy chili, 30-minute chili, one-pot dinner, ground beef chili.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup water or beef broth

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and water or beef broth. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Bring the chili to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chili powder or salt if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(710.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1224.7

Total Fat 95.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 1626.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.6g
Protein 70.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.1mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1354.7mg	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: 70.3%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 6.6%