Quick Homemade Chili
Quick Homemade Chili. October 26, 2026.
It is time to pull out the hearty soup and stew recipes to warm our bellies and nourish our bodies. The heartier the soup, the better, which is why we love chili. Chili spices warm our bodies, aid our digestion, and speed up our metabolism, making chili a great part of the fall and winter menu. Chili recipes get fancy with ingredients, but in our home we are partial to simple recipes with simple flavors. I found the recipe below online, and it’s similar to others I have used in the past that make a hearty, straightforward chili that is also kid-friendly. It is excellent paired with cornbread or corn chips. This recipe would also be excellent for making chili dogs. It is such a quick dinner using pantry staples and is delicious!
Quick Homemade Chili
Quick Homemade Chili
Ingredients
- 1 14-15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 14-15 oz can of stewed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped (yellow or sweet)
- 2 tbsps. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste; I used 2-3 tsps.)
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder (or to taste; I used 1/2 tsp.)
- salt and pepper to taste (I used 1 1/2 tsps. of salt; 1/4 tsp. of pepper)
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion in 2 tbsps. of oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Remove the onions and set aside.
- In the same pan, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain the beef and set aside.
- In a medium pot, add the onions, beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and the spices.
- Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover the chili, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with shredded cheddar.
Notes
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