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15-minute Chili has the big, bold flavors you crave in chili but without a lot of work. It requires basic pantry ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes!
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15-Minute Chili

15-minute Chili has the big, bold flavors you crave in chili but without a lot of work. It requires basic pantry ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes!
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 366kcal
Author Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 28 ounces stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained
  • 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Toppings (Optional)

  • cheddar cheese, shredded
  • onions, chopped
  • sour cream
  • fried tortilla strips
  • green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Remove excess oil, except about 1 tablespoon. Season meat with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until softened. 
  • Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Continue to cook about 6 to 7 minutes or until heated through.
  • Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, chopped onions, and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 404g | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 1226mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 23.1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 8.1mg