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20-minute weeknight beef chili with cheese and sour cream in a bowl

20-Minute Weeknight Beef Chili

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Shredded cheese sour cream, and sliced green onions, for serving

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef and onion in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, 6–7 minutes, breaking up the meat.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until deeply fragrant — this is the flavor step, don't skip it.
  3. Pour in the beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a lively simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  5. Ladle into bowls and add your toppings.

Notes

Bloom spices in the fat for 30 seconds.