Mom's Easy Weeknight Chili
This is my favorite chili that's simply made, healthy, meaty, and crazy easy to throw together on a weeknight. Just add your favorite chili toppings!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 Bay leaves
- more salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onions with salt in olive until tender and translucent, about 4-6 minutes. Add chili pepper and cayenne (if using). Add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking up the meat until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Add diced tomatoes (with the juices), bell pepper, kidney beans, Bay leaves, and basil. Fill empty tomato can with water and add that to the pot. Allow chili to come to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan with lid, and let simmer for at least 20 minutes (or up to 45 minutes). Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with cornbread and your favorite chili toppings!
Notes
Leftovers: This chili is even more amazing the next day. Store in an airtight container and heat over medium heat in a sauce pan until heated through.Â
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg