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Quick and Easy Chili

This classic chili recipe is quick, easy and kid approved.
Course Dinner, Main Dishes, Soups
Keyword Chili, Easy Chili
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Amy Tinnin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. hamburger or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 14.5 oz cans of Diced Tomatoes Chili Ready with juice (I use Red Gold Tomatoes) See notes below.
  • 1 14.5 oz. can pinto beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed Or use 1 packet of Chili Seasoning in place of individual seasonings.
  • 2 14.5 oz. cans of chili beans in sauce (do not drain)
  • 1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin Or use 1 packet of Chili Seasoning in place of individual seasonings.
  • 2 Tablespoons of Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Brown Sugar
  • Season with Sea Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on med-low heat in a Large Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot or large pot
  • Add Chopped Onion and minced Garlic and saute until translucent. Usually 3-5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to onion mixture. Cook until meat is brown all the way.
  • Drain meat and return to pot.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (chili ready). Or use Chili seasoning packet instead of the individual seasonings.
  • Next, add chili beans and pinto beans or kidney beans. Your choice.
  • Mix all the ingredients together and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes or until warm.

Notes

If can't find Chili Ready Diced Tomatoes regular diced tomatoes will work too. To make a healthier chili use avocado oil, ground turkey, organic beans and tomato sauce.
Optional: Use 1 packet of Chili Seasoning in place of individual seasonings.
Nutritional info I am using Ground Turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup