Best Mexican Chili con Carne

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Spicy, smoky chili made with seasoned ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, served over rice or cornbread. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, onions, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 onions
3 cloves garlic
2 diced tomatoes
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 can black beans
1.5 cups rice
4 slices cornbread

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Instructions

Step 1: Brown 2 lbs ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, and 2 diced tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, then add 1 can black beans and 1.5 cups rice. Simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.
Step 3: Serve the chili con carne over warm rice and cornbread, garnished with fresh cilantro.