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A thick, hearty chili inspired by the famous fast-food favorite, made with ground beef, beans, and mild spices.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (8 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with diced onion in a large pot over medium heat until cooked through.
  2. Drain excess grease, then stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans, water, and spices.
  3. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Simmer longer for deeper flavor. Tastes even better the next day.

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