Description
3-Ingredient Chili is a quick, flavorful, and hearty meal that combines ground beef (or your choice of protein), canned diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning mix. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe delivers bold taste with minimal effort and cleanup, making it a versatile base to customize with your favorite toppings or sides.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or preferred protein (such as ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based substitute)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes, including juices (fire-roasted recommended for extra smoky flavor)
- 1 packet (about 2 tbsp) chili seasoning mix (choose your preferred spice level)
Instructions
- Brown the Protein: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or your chosen protein and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks to ensure even texture and flavor.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine them with the browned meat, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Stir in Chili Seasoning: Sprinkle the chili seasoning mix evenly over the tomato and meat mixture. Stir thoroughly to infuse the dish with its bold signature flavor.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer gently for about 20 minutes, letting the flavors deepen and the mixture thicken to a hearty consistency.
Notes
- Use quality chili seasoning for the best flavor impact.
- Drain excess fat after browning meat to avoid an oily chili.
- Simmering low and slow enhances flavor blending and improves texture.
- Choosing fire-roasted tomatoes adds a delicious smoky depth with no extra effort.
- Adjust the chili thickness by adding water or broth if too thick, or simmering longer if too thin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg