Description
If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful dinner option, this Quick Easy Chili Recipe on Stove Top is the answer! Perfectly suited for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with spiced ground beef, hearty beans, and a rich tomato base, it’s a comforting dish that appeals to the whole family. Feel free to customize your toppings with cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños for an extra kick. Plus, this chili tastes even better as leftovers—making it an ideal choice for meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 27 oz can chili beans (do not drain)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in tomato sauce, chili seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add chili beans (do not drain) into the pot and stir well. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg