Best Classic Chili

Name: Best Classic Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex,American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 pound ground beef (ground chuck); 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked kidney beans, or a 15-ounce can, drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, chopped cilantro, optional

A simple chili featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and beans, easily customizable with additional ingredients and spices.

⭐ 4.1 (103 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Tex-Mex American

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté onions with half the salt and pepper for 2 minutes until translucent.
Stir in chili powder for 1 minute.
Add ground beef, breaking it up and stirring until no longer pink.
Incorporate drained beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and remaining salt and pepper; bring to a simmer.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the chili for 20 minutes.
Serve topped with desired ingredients.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 336 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 67 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 27 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 873 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 16 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g