This Easy Chili Recipe is hearty, flavorful, and simple to make with lean ground beef, chili seasoning, black beans, and tomato sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food made with just four ingredients!
With just 4 ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can have a bowl of homemade chili on the table for dinner tonight.
This Easy Chili Recipe is one you will want to keep on hand for those busy weeknight dinners.
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Beef Chili Recipe
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chili, especially when it’s packed with bold flavor and made with simple ingredients.
This ground beef chili recipe is one of those meals that feels like a hug in a bowl while still being quick enough for busy weeknights.
Hearty, satisfying, and filled with just the right balance of spices and savory goodness, this family friendly chili recipe is always a winner.
And you can easily customize the recipe, making it perfect for picky eaters and adventurous food lovers alike.
The combination of lean ground beef, chili seasoning, black beans, and tomato sauce creates a rich, slow-simmered taste without hours in the kitchen.
You can serve it stuffed into baked potatoes, bell peppers, or even over rice for a complete and cozy meal.
Beef chili is a classic to serve on game day and this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. A great recipe for a Super Bowl get together!
This easy beef chili recipe is going to be a staple in your menu rotation and the recipe you make when things get busy.
Once you try this easy recipe, I guarantee you that it will become a regular on your dinner rotation.
Dinner just got easier with this hearty chili made with lean ground beef and black beans!
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How to make chili with chili seasoning
This is a quick overview of how to make a quick beef chili recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Cook lean ground beef and chili seasoning until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Stir in tomato sauce and black beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Hint: Like your chili saucy? Add another small can of tomato sauce!
Expert recipe tips
- Let the chili simmer for at least 20 minutes so all the flavors can fully blend together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning near the end of cooking for the perfect balance of spice.
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of beef broth or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Like your chili saucy? Add another small can of tomato sauce!
- You can easily double this recipe to make 8 servings.
- Serve this chili stuffed into baked potatoes, bell peppers, or tortillas for a fun twist.
Substitutions
- Lean ground beef – You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for lean beef.
- Chili seasoning – I used my homemade chili seasoning so that I can control salt and spice levels but you can use store-bought chili seasoning or chili seasoning packet instead.
- Canned black beans – Replace black beans with red kidney beans, pinto beans, or cannellini beans.
- Tomato sauce – For a chunkier chili texture you can replace tomato sauce with crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes.
Variations
- Cheesy Chili - Stir in shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese just before serving.
- Chili with Vegetables - Add canned corn, diced zucchini, or chopped bell peppers for added texture, color and nutrition.
- Low-Carb Chili – For a low carb option omit the beans and serve the chili inside lettuce cups or over roasted cauliflower.
- Spicy Chili – For a spicy chili add diced jalapeños, canned green chilies, canned Rotel diced tomatoes or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Storage
- Refrigerator - Store leftover beef chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer – You can also freeze the chili in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Let the chili thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating - Reheat refrigerated chili on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a bit of broth, tomato sauce or water if the chili thickens too much after storing.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Toppings for Chili
These are some of my favorite toppings for chili:
- chopped avocado
- chopped red onion
- chopped tomatoes
- corn chips
- salsa
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced green onions
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
Ingredients
Ingredients for an easy homemade chili recipe
- Lean Ground Beef - Lean ground beef provides hearty protein while keeping the chili from becoming overly greasy and absorbs the seasoning beautifully.
- Chili Seasoning - Chili seasoning brings warmth, depth, and just the right amount of spice.
- Canned Black Beans - Black beans add creaminess, extra protein and fiber. They make this chili heartier while balancing the chili spice flavor with a mild, earthy flavor.
- Tomato Sauce - Tomato sauce creates the perfect saucy foundation for the chili. It ties all the ingredients together and gives it that classic chili richness and color.
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Easy Chili Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons chili seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef and chili seasoning until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the black beans and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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