Chili Con Carne
Hearty one-pot beef and bean chili with bold spices and deep flavor. Ready in under an hour with minimal active time.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook until softened, ~3 minutes. You'll smell the onion become sweet.
Step 3
Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper. The surface should look glossy and deep brown.
Step 7
Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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