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My Homemade Chili with Ground Beef and Beans takes just 35 minutes to make from start to finish! It uses simple ingredients and is low in fat, packed with protein and fiber, and so delicious! This is the best quick chili recipe!
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My family and I love beef chili recipes, but so many of them can take all day to make! Sometimes, when you're in a hurry for comfort food, you just need an easy, quick chili recipe to work with. That's where my homemade ground beef chili recipe comes in!
This is a simple chili recipe with so much flavor. It uses classic, easy ingredients for chili, complete with ground beef and a mix of pinto and black beans. It's hearty and full of protein for a meal that'll fill you up and keep you going.
The best part about my homemade chili recipe is it takes just 35 minutes to make in only one pot. It really could not be any easier than that!
FAQs
For this recipe for chili with ground beef, you do not have to drain the fat from the beef.
Yes! My homemade ground beef chili recipe is even better after it's been stored and reheated. Allow it to cool, then store in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bags portioned into individual sizes. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 4 months. When ready to reheat, thaw overnight, then heat on the stove in a pan.
My ground beef chili will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container.
Extra-lean ground beef has at least 90 percent lean protein by weight. A 3 ounce serving of extra lean ground beef has more protein, fewer calories, and less fat than 80% lean ground beef. Plus, the amount of zinc and iron is a little higher, too!
What do you top chili with?
Try topping your chili with:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- sliced green onions
- cilantro
- crackers or tortilla chips
- diced avocado
Best Beef Chili Recipe Tips
- Prepare the ingredients, such as measuring out spices and chopping the veggies, before you start cooking.
- Make sure to chop the onion and bell pepper into a relatively similar size and shape so that the vegetables will soften at the same time.
- I find this chili mild to medium spicy. You can add more heat as you desire.
- Spruce up this simple chili with additional toppings at the end. I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a delicious low-fat, high protein substitute for sour cream.
- You can serve it on top of greens (like spinach), over rice, or in a lettuce wrap.
Variations
- Add more spice: If you want, you can add more spice to your homemade chili recipe by adding jalapenos or another sliced pepper of your choice.
- Try different beans: I like pinto and black beans, but you can use your favorite beans for chili, like kidney beans.
- Add or swap out vegetables: Making homemade chili is a great way to use in-season vegetables. You can add veggies like zucchini and corn to your chili if you like.
Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!
What to Serve with Chili
Ground Beef Recipes
Try more of my best ground beef recipes:
- Low Carb Stuffed Peppers
- Lettuce Wraps with Ground Beef
- Beef Stroganoff with Ground Beef
- Mexican Beef Casserole
- Low Carb Hamburger Casserole
📋 Recipe
Homemade Chili with Ground Beef and Beans
Equipment
- Large pot capable of holding at least 3 quarts
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- ¼ cup beef broth or chicken broth, no salt added
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef or lean
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 14 ounce pinto beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
- 14 ounce black beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
- 28 ounce diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
- Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm up the broth. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften, then add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, gently break down the meat until the beef is in small pieces and cooked through. Stir in the spices, beans, and tomatoes.¼ cup beef broth, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 pound extra lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried cumin, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 14 ounce pinto beans, 14 ounce black beans, 28 ounce diced tomatoes
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and cilantro if you like. Best served hot.Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish
Notes
- Prepare the ingredients, such as measuring out spices and chopping the veggies, before you start cooking.
- Make sure to chop the onion and bell pepper into a relatively similar size and shape so that the vegetables will soften at the same time.
- I find this chili mild to medium spicy. You can add more heat as you desire.
- Spruce up this simple chili with additional toppings at the end. I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a delicious low-fat, high protein substitute for sour cream.
- You can serve it on top of greens (like spinach), over rice, or in a lettuce wrap.
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