Quick And Easy Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Quick And Easy Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions; 2 lbs ground beef, 90% lean; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained; 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained; grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions
2 lbs ground beef, 90% lean
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
grated cheddar cheese

1
Saute onions in olive oil until translucent. add minced garlic and continue to saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2
In dutch oven, brown ground beef. Drain and add onions and garlic.
3
Add spices and tomatoes with juice -- DO NOT DRAIN. Heat to boiling and simmer for one hour.
4
Add beans (also DO NOT DRAIN) and heat through, approximately 20 minutes.
5
Top with cheese and serve with hot biscuits or corn bread.
6
If in a hurry, you can cook onions and garlic with the beef, and also add the kidney beans at the beginning and simmer the whole thing for as little as half an hour. It turns out fine, it's just that the flavor is not as developed.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 onions, 2 lbs ground beef, 90% lean, and more.

Yes, Quick And Easy Chili Con Carne falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick And Easy Chili Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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