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Chili in a bowl with shredded cheese on top
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Mom’s "Cheater" Chili Recipe

Our Easy Chili Recipe is the fastest way to get hearty chili on the dinner table - made with beef, beans and tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 15 ounces chili (any brand works)
  • 15 ounces chili beans do not drain
  • 1 can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • salt & pepper to taste

GARNISHES:

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced onions
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook on medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft and translucent. Drain excess fat.
    Ground beef and diced onion cooking in a pot
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
    Chili in a large pot
  • Top with cheese, onions, sour cream, and any other garnishes you like.
    Chili in a pot with cheese and sour cream on the side

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Notes

  • To make this in a CrockPot or slow cooker, simply brown the beef and add all the ingredients to the CrockPot and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Spoon some chili over other recipes to make a whole new meal! Some ideas are:
  • Chili Dogs
  • Cheese Fries
  • Nachos
  • Baked Potatoes
  • Navajo Tacos
  • Pour some over our homemade Macaroni and Cheese to made a Chili Mac

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 85.8mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.2mg