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30 Minute Chili Recipe

This unbelievably delicious chili is your new weeknight dinner hero! Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe (originally from beefitswhatfordinner.com, but spotted in the newspaper!) delivers big flavor in under 40 minutes. I've experimented with different beef cuts and even boosted the beans and tomatoes—it always tastes amazing! Get ready for a flavor explosion that's easy enough for any night of the week.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 375.2 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
30 Minute Chili 93

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 30 Minute Chili

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0 cans black beans
  • 4 cups reduced sodium beef broth
  • 0 cans tomatoes and green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
  • fresh cilantro, to taste
  • chopped green onions, to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • sour cream, to taste

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How to Make 30 Minute Chili

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet (12-inch or larger) over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into ¾-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 4 cups beef broth, 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve hot! Top with your favorite chili fixings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

34g

Carbs

8g

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