American · chili
Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili
A dependable pot of ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and warm spices ready in about 40 minutes.
Total time40 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Brown the beef and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into crumbles.
- 02
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add tomatoes, beans, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 04
Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring twice. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use black beans or pinto beans instead of kidney beans.
- Ground turkey can replace beef.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
