Simple 10-Ingredient Beef Chili

A straightforward, flavorful beef chili with just 10 ingredients. Browned beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, beans, and classic spices simmer together for a hearty, comforting meal. Perfect for weeknights or game day, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

EasyAmericanServes 6

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Source Video
32m
Prep
1h
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 43m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.70
Per serving:$3.12

Critical Success Points

  • • Browning the beef for flavor development.
  • • Properly sautéing onions and garlic without burning.
  • • Simmering the chili long enough for flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Safety Warnings

  • • Use caution when browning beef to avoid splattering hot oil.
  • • Careful when draining hot fat from beef.
  • • Let chili cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
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