One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Chili Recipe
A hearty and flavorful one-pot beef and vegetable chili made with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, packed with spices and perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat and brown beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in diced bell pepper, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer chili: Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Add corn and finish cooking: Stir in the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños with the spices.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Beans can be substituted with pinto beans for a different texture.
- Frozen corn works well if fresh is unavailable.
- This chili can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
