Easy Chili Recipe

5 from 3 votes

This Easy Homestyle Chili uses just a few simple ingredients—ground beef, onion, tomatoes, beans, and chili powder—to create big, comforting flavor with minimal effort!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: beef, chili, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili recipe, meat chili

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium red onion chopped
30 oz diced tomatoes two 15-oz cans
2 TBSP chili powder or one for less heat
32 oz chili beans two 16-oz cans
1 tsp salt
½ - 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

Brown the ground beef, chopped onion, salt and pepper in a skillet. Once browned, drain and add 1 TBSP of chili powder, mix thoroughly.
In a large pot, add the chili beans. Add the meat mixture and diced tomatoes to the beans and mix well. Cook over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes of simmering, add more chili powder to your taste. If you added more chili powder, continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve warm, with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

This chili will keep well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days when stored in an airtight container.

For longer storage, let it cool completely, then freeze in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

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