Description
Homemade easy 5 ingredient chili recipe delivers hearty comfort perfect for cold evenings. Robust flavors blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you will savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
Canned Ingredients:
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces or 411 grams each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces or 425 grams each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and cook ground meat until thoroughly browned, eliminating any surplus grease.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions into the pot, sautéing until translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle chili powder across the meat and onion mixture, thoroughly coating and distributing the spice evenly.
- Pour diced tomatoes and kidney beans into the pot, gently mixing ingredients to create a uniform consistency.
- Allow the chili to reach a gentle simmer, reducing heat to low and letting it develop flavors for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Taste and refine seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder as desired.
- Serve piping hot, optionally garnishing with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped fresh herbs for enhanced texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein richness and hearty texture.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium canned tomatoes and rinsing kidney beans thoroughly before adding to the pot.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of dark beer or a tablespoon of cocoa powder during simmering, which deepens the chili’s robust profile.
- Prepare extra portions and freeze in airtight containers for quick meals, as chili develops more intense flavors when reheated after 24-48 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg