Easy Ground Beef Chili
Quick and easy ground beef chili. Slow cooker AND stove top options. Loaded with beef, beans and bold spicy flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound ground chuck
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 packet McCormick Chili Seasoning
- 1 28 ounce tomato sauce
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 15 ounce cans kidney beans one light, one dark drained NOT rinsed
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- juice from half of one lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add ground beef to large hot pot. Sear beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon then stir in package of Chili Seasoning (or homemade recipe below).Add diced onions and celery. Cook 3-4 minutes or until they tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices and canned beans (drain but don’t rinse). Cover, bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally.Stir in vinegar and lime juice. Continue cooking 5-7 more minutes uncovered until the chili reaches your desired thickness.
- Stir in diced cilantro. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
OPTIONAL SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add ground beef to large hot skillet. Sear beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon then stir in package of Chili Seasoning (or homemade recipe below).Add diced onions and celery. Cook 3-4 minutes or until they tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Follow the first two instructions then transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients through cilantro then cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 4 hours.
Notes
Don't skip the toppings!
- sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- diced avocado or guacamole
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Lime wedges
- oyster crackers
- cornbread or corn muffins
- Fritos corn chips
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.6g | Protein: 11.8g | Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1405mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 13.6g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg