Quick Stove-Top Beef Chili

This quick-cooking chili tastes like it’s been simmering for hours

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This stove-top chili is not only flavorful, hearty and delicious, it’s super quick to make.

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Servings
4
Prep Time
10 min
Duration
15 min

Ingredients

Seasoning mix

  • 1 1/2 tsp. each garlic powder, onion powder, organic evaporated cane juice (aka organic cane sugar), dried parsley and chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp. each red pepper flakes and ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. each sea salt and ground black pepper

Chili

  • 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 28-oz BPA-free can unsalted diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 15-oz BPA-free can unsalted kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup frozen and thawed corn
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Optional toppings

  • Tortilla chips, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream or cilantro

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine all seasoning mix ingredients; set aside.

2. In a large pot on medium-high, heat oil. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add beef, tamari and seasoning mix. Cook, stirring, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans corn and broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

3. Divide mixture among bowls. Top each bowl with desired optional toppings.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories 502
  • Carbohydrate Content 33 g
  • Cholesterol Content 111 mg
  • Fat Content 21 g
  • Fiber Content 11 g
  • Protein Content 44 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 7 g
  • Sodium Content 886 mg
  • Sugar Content 10 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat Content 10 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g

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