Super Easy Weeknight Chili

In the hustle and bustle of weeknights it can be difficult to make a filling yet healthy meal for your family. This super-simple chili is the solution to hectic evenings with both stovetop and crockpot directions.

Serves: 2

Total time:

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ lbs turkey or lean ground beef
½ cup Spice World Easy Onion
2 small bell peppers (any color), diced
Spice World Garlic
2 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic or
2 Tbsp Spice World Squeezable Garlic
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14 ½) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
FOR SERVING:
- Sliced green onions, one bunch
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Reduced-fat sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Stovetop Instructions:

In a pot over medium-high heat, add oil, Spice World Easy Onion, Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomato paste. Let cook for 3 minutes.
Add lean ground beef to the pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring regularly.
Add the mixture to the crock pot, then top with beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with sliced green onions, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Crockpot Instructions:

In a pan over medium-high heat, add oil, Spice World Easy Onion, Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomato paste. Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Add lean ground beef to the pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring regularly.
Add the mixture to the crock pot, then top with beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
Cook at HIGH for 3–4 hours, or LOW for 5–6 hours.
Serve with sliced green onions, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Super Easy Weeknight Chili

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