Easy 5 Ingredient Chili Recipe
Whip up a comforting bowl of 5 Ingredient Chili in less than 30 minutes! This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a hearty topping for chili dogs, chili mac, or baked potatoes. With just five basic ingredients, you’ll have a delicious, no-fuss meal ready in no time!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 372kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 white onion or yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 30 oz chili with beans
- cheddar cheese shredded, for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the beef (or sausage) over medium heat until no longer pink. Add onion and garlic and cook until veggies are soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- If there is not enough grease from the meat and mixture is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan while veggies are cooking.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chili and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into serving bowls and serve immediately! Top with cheese, if desired.
Notes
How To Add Flavor To Chili
- Simmering this chili for more than 20 minutes is definitely doable and may result in an even more flavorful meal.
- Add a chopped red bell pepper or green bell pepper to the onion-garlic mixture for extra crunch and flavor.
- Add an extra can of beans such as red kidney beans, black beans or pinto beans for added flavor.
- Throw in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and/or up to 2 tablespoons chili powder for extra yum!
- For extra spice add a few dashes of hot sauce or a few teaspoons of red pepper flakes.
- Throw in a can of diced roasted green chilies for amazing flavor!
- Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar for a sweet touch.
- A 15-ounce can of tomato sauce or 8-10 ounces of tomato juice will add a ton of flavor!
- Add spices of your liking, such as ground cumin, chili powder or paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 7mg
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