This dump and go hearty chili is rich and flavorful and is the perfect meal to warm you to the bone. It’s filled with ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice. It’s mild enough for granny and the kids, but can be adjusted by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
This Hearty Chili is a great option for meal prep because it often tastes even better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld together. You can make a big batch of chili ahead of time and portion it out for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
It tastes great served over cornbread, with crackers, or over some corn chips. It’s even hearty and delicious by itself.
The best toppings…
Sour cream: Go ahead and do a dollop
Green onions: Sliced and sprinkled on top
Shredded Cheese: Because…of course!
Jalapenos: Add some heat in there
Avocado: Sliced and piled on top
For storage…
Refrigerate in an air-tight container for 5-7 days or freeze for 2-3 months. If freezing, place in a ziplock and freeze flat for easier storage and a quicker thaw time.
Ready for another quick and easy dinner recipe? Try our American Goulash.
Hearty Chili
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 14.5oz cans of red kidney beans (or whatever beans you like in yours)
- 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes
- 2 TBSP chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion and cook until translucent. Drain. Do not rinse!
- Return to pan and add kidney beans, tomatoes, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Vent lid and cook for about 15 minutes. For richer flavor, cook a little longer on a low simmer.
- Garnish and serve.
