Texas-Style Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A hearty chili featuring ground beef, kidney beans, and a blend of spices, simmered to perfection. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion 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 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 1, finely diced green bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped (optional) cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium onion, finely diced, 1 green bell pepper, finely diced, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.