Spicy Texas-Style Chili with Ground Beef and Beans

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A hearty and warming chili featuring ground beef simmered with kidney beans and bold Texas spices for a rich, satisfying meal. 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed kidney beans, 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let the chili simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and flavors meld.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

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