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Quick And Easy Ground Beef Chili

Name: Quick And Easy Ground Beef Chili
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (Source: 1 tablespoon olive oil); 1 each medium chopped onion (Source: 1 medium chopped onion); 1 each medium chopped green pepper (Source: 1 medium chopped green pepper); 3 cloves minced garlic (Source: 3 cloves minced garlic); 4 slices chopped bacon (Source: 4 slices chopped bacon); 1 each pouns ground beef (Source: 1 pouns ground beef); 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Source: 2 tablespoons brown sugar); 2 tablespoons chili powder (Source: 2 tablespoons chili powder); 1 tablespoon ground cumin (Source: 1 tablespoon ground cumin); 3 tablespoons tomato paste (Source: 3 tablespoons tomato paste); 1 each 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (Source: 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes); 1 teaspoon salt (Source: 1 teaspoon salt); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (Source: 1/2 teaspoon black pepper); 3 cups beef stock (Source: 3 cups beef stock); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Source: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes); 2 each 15-ounce cans red kidney beans - drained and rinsed (Source: 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans - drained and rinsed)

Quick And Easy Ground Beef Chili is made with pouns ground beef, beef stock, and chili powder.

Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 16 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanBeef PorkBeans & lentilsPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef · Pork · Beans & lentils
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

3. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Get to know the ingredients

medium chopped onion

In the method: Place a large Dutch Oven over a medium low heat and add olive oil.

medium chopped green pepper

In the method: Place a large Dutch Oven over a medium low heat and add olive oil.

minced garlic

In the method: Then, add minced garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve and enjoy!

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the dutch oven and pot. Start with this step: Place a large Dutch Oven over a medium low heat and add olive oil.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Remove the lid from the Dutch Oven, stir the chili, and then cook for an additional 30 minutes without a lid until Chili is slightly reduced and thickened.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: asouthernsoul.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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