Easy Chili

Nutrition Facts

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion
  • chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
  • minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces kidney beans
  • drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

   Cook onion (4:00)
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   Cook garlic (1:00)
   Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.

   Cook beef (10:00)
   Drain excess fat if desired.
5. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until the meat and onions are evenly coated.
6. Add canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and water to the pot. Stir everything to combine.
7. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Simmer chili (20:00)
   Simmering allows flavors to meld.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or chili powder if desired. Serve hot.