Description
Looking for a quick, cozy, and crowd-pleasing dinner idea? This Ultimate Easy Chili is your go-to one-pot wonder. Packed with bold flavor, hearty ground beef, rich tomatoes, and creamy beans, it’s a perfect easy dinner for weeknights or game day feasts. Whether you’re craving a healthy snack, prepping easy recipes for the week, or exploring new dinner ideas, this chili brings the comfort of home in every spoonful. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, customizable, and loaded with ingredients you probably already have!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
5. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir well.
6. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly distribute spices.
7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
This chili thickens as it cools — reheat with a little broth to loosen it up.
Great with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy chili recipe, ground beef chili, weeknight dinner, hearty chili, comfort food