Easy Beef Chili

This easy beef chili is thick, hearty and packed with flavor — a one-pot dinner that’s even better the next day. Perfect for game day, chilly nights and feeding a crowd.

Pot of easy beef chili with ground beef, kidney beans and pinto beans

Why you’ll love it

  • One pot, feeds 6
  • Even better as leftovers
  • Cheap and freezer-friendly
  • Loaded with protein and fiber
Bowl of easy beef chili topped with shredded cheddar and green onions

Easy Beef Chili

This easy beef chili is thick, hearty and packed with flavor — a one-pot dinner that’s even better the next day. Perfect for game day, chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can pinto beans drained
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic over medium-high heat to 160°F (71°C).
  2. Stir in chili powder and cumin and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Notes

  • A teaspoon of cocoa powder adds deep, rich flavor.
  • Top with cheese, sour cream and green onion.
  • Great over rice, fries or a baked potato.

This recipe was developed with the help of AI tools and reviewed before publishing. It may not have been independently kitchen-tested — use your judgment, check for allergens, and cook to safe temperatures. See our AI Content Disclosure. Spotted an issue? Tell us.

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