Speedy Salsa Beef Chile

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Speedy Salsa Beef Chile, a deliciously hearty dish that's ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender ground beef, zesty salsa (customizable to your spice preference), hearty red kidney beans, and savory spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, this quick and easy recipe combines bold flavors with minimal effort. It's a one-pot wonder that brings comfort food to your table in no time, topped with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and creamy sour cream for the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for busy evenings, this dish is an ultimate crowd-pleaser that will have your family asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy as desired)
• 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the salsa, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1793.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2100.6

Total Fat 126.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 391.1mg	0%
Sodium 4553.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 126.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 806.7mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4193.5mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 23.6%