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Classic Chili Recipe: Easy Homemade Chili in Under 1 Hour

Classic Chili Recipe: Easy Homemade Chili Ready in Under 1 Hour

This Classic Chili Recipe is an easy homemade dish that delivers rich flavors in under 1 hour.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 398
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef browned
  • 1 15oz. can kidney beans drained
  • 1 15oz. can black beans drained
  • 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 6oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Add browned ground beef and cook until heated through.
  4. Stir in kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  5. Add water, chili powder, cumin, cayenne powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 21g

Notes

Feel free to customize the beans or meat type to your preference! This chili is versatile and can cater to different tastes.

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