Fiery Chili Con Carne
A smoky, spicy stew inspired by the crackling heat of fire, packed with bold flavors. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Ground beef, Kidney beans, Diced tomatoes 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz), drained Kidney beans
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Diced tomatoes
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown 1.5 lbs ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, until golden.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, and 1 tsp paprika. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 can kidney beans, and 4 cups water. Simmer for 30 minutes, then stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.
