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Hearty Beef Chili with Kidney Beans & Cornbread

Hearty Beef Chili with Kidney Beans & Cornbread

By michelle s

Total: 45 minutes
Main CourseDinnerComfort Food

Ingredients

  • 6 oz lean ground beef
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans (rinsed)
  • 1/2 unit bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 unit onion, diced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste unit salt
  • to taste unit black pepper
  • 1 small piece cornbread

Instructions

1

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.

4

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

5

Add the crushed tomatoes and rinsed kidney beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7

While the chili simmers, heat the cornbread if necessary.

8

Serve the chili hot with a piece of cornbread on the side.

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Hearty Beef Chili with Kidney Beans & Cornbread

By michelle s

Main CourseDinnerComfort Food
Hearty Beef Chili with Kidney Beans & Cornbread - lean ground beef, canned kidney beans (rinsed) recipe

This Main Course Dinner Comfort Food recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features lean ground beef, canned kidney beans (rinsed), bell pepper, diced and other delicious ingredients. Contains 420 calories total.

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz lean ground beef
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans (rinsed)
  • 1/2 unit bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 unit onion, diced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste unit salt
  • to taste unit black pepper
  • 1 small piece cornbread

Instructions

1

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.

4

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

5

Add the crushed tomatoes and rinsed kidney beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7

While the chili simmers, heat the cornbread if necessary.

8

Serve the chili hot with a piece of cornbread on the side.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 420

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