Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn Recipe

Name: Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Cooking spray, as needed; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 medium chopped onion; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup frozen or canned corn; shredded cheddar cheese, to taste; chopped scallions, to taste

Spice up your weeknight with this Southwestern Beef Chili! A zesty twist on a classic, this recipe (inspired by Real Simple) is packed with tender beef, sweet corn, and vibrant veggies. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner the whole family will love. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 411.5 kcal

Protein 65g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn

Cooking spray, as needed
1 cup chopped carrots
1 medium chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup frozen or canned corn
shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
chopped scallions, to taste

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How to Make Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn

Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 cup chopped carrots, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until softened.
Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (3-5 minutes).
Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until slightly darkened.
Add 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 ½ cups beef broth, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in 1 cup frozen or canned corn.
Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Divide chili among bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped scallions (amounts to taste).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

22g

Carbs

17g

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