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Deliciously easy chili recipe: A bowl of hearty chili topped with cheese, sour cream, and served with a piece of bread.

Deliciously Easy Chili Recipe for Comforting Weeknight Meals

This hearty chili is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and easy to customize, it's a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 Can (15 oz) Kidney beans
  • 1 Can (15 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 1 Medium onion, diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 3 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in oil until softened (~5 min).
  2. Add ground meat and cook until browned (~7-10 min).
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 min.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans; stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20-30 min to meld flavors.

Notes

You can top with cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro for extra flavor.