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Easy Beef Chili

This easy beef chili is a great classic recipe that is fuss-free and delicious. It is spicy, juicy and absolutely healthy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef and bean chili, easy beef chili, ground beef chili
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cup tomato passata
  • 1 ½ cup beef bone broth alternatively beef stock or water
  • 15 oz beans 1 regular can
  • 7 oz corn 1 small can
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • your favorite toppings

Instructions

  • Heat a pot with the avocado oil using medium heat.
  • Chop up all the veggies and drain the canned beans and corn.
  • Add the onions, garlic, jalapeño and the beef to the pot and sauté until the meat is browned. Next, add the tomato paste and sauté 2 more minutes with the tomato paste to add flavor.
  • Then, add the tomato passata (or canned tomatoes) and the beef bone broth to the pot. Add all of the spices, salt and pepper, the beans and the corn to the pot. Cover the pot, bring the chili to a boil and then reduce to low heat.
  • Let the chili simmer for 20 minutes.
  • After letting the chili simmer, check if the chili has the right consistency. If you need more liquid, add more beef bone broth. If you want a thicker consistency, let the chili simmer a bit longer without the pot lid. Add more of the spices or salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg