One-Pot Chili with Mixed Beans and Ground Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A hearty and simple one-pot chili combining ground beef and mixed beans. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb, 80% lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup (optional for serving) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (optional for serving) sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup drained kidney beans, 1 cup drained black beans, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Serve hot topped with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream if desired.