Melanie's Chili

43 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This chili is so easy to make and is so good! Trust me. To make a double batch, double everything except the meat and onion. Use 1 can each of pinto and kidney beans, that is how I normally make it.” - by Melanie

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Directions

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and garlic. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
452 cal
23%

Fat
13.3 g
20%

Carbs
54.2 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (43)

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MARENELI

Oct. 17, 2002

"Very good, simple chili with just basic ingredients. Our family of five devoured it and needed more. I recommend doubling it as she suggests, but use all kidney beans... yum!..." See more"

joeysmomme

Nov. 3, 2010

"This is better than my mom's chili. Its quick, simple, and absolutely delicious. My husband raved about this...." See more"

CINDY18LOU

Jan. 15, 2007

"So very easy and tasty. I ended up adding more of all of the spices. It was a *tad* bit on the tomato side, even with 1.4 lbs. of meat. Topped with green onions and shredded cheese. Oh, and I threw in..." See more half a can of diced green chiles that I needed to use."

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