Mid-America Spiced Beef and Corn Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A hearty beef chili featuring a blend of Mid-America regional spices and sweet corn roasted for depth and sweetness. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup, for serving (optional) sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 cup frozen corn kernels. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 25 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Serve the chili hot, garnished with 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro and a dollop of 1/2 cup sour cream if desired.