No Bean Chili
Warm up your evenings with this flavorful no bean chili, perfect for cozy family gatherings or lively game nights. Bursting with vibrant spices and fresh vegetables, this dish offers a comforting bowl of goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and customize to your taste, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or potlucks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ground meat; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving. Optionally top with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg