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easy chili finished dish

Easy Chili

Make easy chili with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, chili beans, garlic, and warm spices for a hearty one-pot dinner in 30 minutes.
Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 27-ounce can chili beans do not drain or rinse
  • shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • chopped onions for serving
  • sour cream for serving
  • jalapeños for serving
  • cilantro for serving
  • avocado for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large deep-sided pot, sauté the onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and simmer over medium heat, breaking up large pieces. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, chili seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the undrained chili beans, stir, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve warm with the toppings you like.