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A cast iron skillet filled with red bean and beef chili with lots of veggies like onion and bell peppers, with tortilla chips on the side.

10 MINUTE CHILI

Quick and easy 10-minute chili recipe, perfect for meal prep, tacos, chili mac, and more. Budget-friendly and versatile for busy nights!
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course 10 Minute Meals, Chilies and Soups, Dinner, Frugal and Fast, Lunch, Meal Prep, Pantry Staple
Cuisine American, Mexican/American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef, pork or turkey
  • 1 ½ cups onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat skillet to medium-high. Place hamburger and onion inthe skillet, stirring occasionally.
  • While the hamburger and onion cooks, open the beans and tomato sauce and rinse the beans. Set aside.
  • When the meat is nearly done, drain the excess fat from the skillet.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin and garlic, tomato sauce and beans. Stir to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings (sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips, crackers) Or, let cool and divide into freezer safe zip top bags for future use.
Keyword Beans, Freezer Friendly, Frugal, Frugal and Fast, Hamburger, Skillet Meals