EASY BEEF CHILI

This is an easy and delicious  beef chili recipe. It freezes well so it’s a good freezer meal option. It costs $11.46 to make and $1.91 per serving. 

HOW LONG IS THIS GOOD FOR:

• Serve: The chili can be kept at room temperature for up to 90 minutes. After that it will need to be put into the fridge. 
• Store: Leftover will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
• Freeze: Cooled chili can be transferred to freezer Ziploc bags and frozen for up to 4 months. Thaw the chili in the fridge overnight and reheat over medium heat in a large saucepan until heated through. 

Easy Beef Chili

This is an easy and delicious  beef chili recipe. It freezes well so it’s a good freezer meal option. It costs $11.46 to make and $1.91 per serving. 

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, ground beef

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 602kcal

Equipment

cutting board

chef's knife

heavy-bottomed pot

Wooden spoon

Ingredients

FOR THE CHILI:

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 medium onions chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 28 oz can whole tomatoes
• 14.5 oz can beef broth
• 5 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 large red bell pepper chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper chopped
• 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained

GARNISHES (optional):

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream

Instructions

• In a heavy-bottomed pot add oil and meat and heat over medium heat. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small chunks. Continue to cook until the meat is browned.
• Add onions and cook, stirring often, until they turn opaque and turn light brown on the edges, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the remaining chili ingredients to the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Once the mixture comes to a low boil, reduce the heat to simmer and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing garnishes separately (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 1322mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3429IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 8mg