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Easy Homemade Chili Recipe (One Pot, 30 Minutes!)

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Some meals just feel like a hug in a bowl, and homemade chili is one of them. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with bold flavor, yet it’s made from a short list of pantry staples you probably already have. This version comes together in 30 minutes flat, no fancy ingredients or drawn-out simmering required.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

1 1/2 cups water, or as needed (Optional)

1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste

1 pinch garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Author: Jennifer West
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American