Best 8 30 Minute Quick Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of quick and easy culinary delights, where time is of the essence and flavor knows no bounds! Are you craving a hearty, comforting bowl of chili but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen? Well, you're in for a treat! We're bringing you the ultimate guide to creating a delectable, satisfying 30-minute quick chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey as we explore the secrets of crafting this culinary masterpiece in just half an hour. From choosing the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of quick cooking, we'll guide you through every step, ensuring a delicious outcome that will make you a chili-cooking pro in no time!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

30-MINUTE CHILI



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Chunky chili made quickly with ground meat, beans and two kinds of tomatoes for lots of flavor --- perfect for a weeknight meal

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Lunch, Main Dish, Soup/Stew/Chili

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean)
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 pkg (1.25 oz each) chili seasoning mix
1 can (16 oz each) beans in chili seasoned sauce, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 can (8 oz each) or 1 cup Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onion in large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until beef is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Stir in seasoning mix. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes, stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 204 calories

30-MINUTE CHILI RECIPE



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Chili doesn't have to be complicated or take all day to prepare. This quick and easy chili recipe has a short ingredient list, is made in one pot, and comes together in under 30 minutes. We think it is best enjoyed with a grilled cheese and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
1/3 cup Chili Seasoning Mix
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery, and onion
2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (16-oz.) can black beans, undrained
1 (15.5-oz.) can small red beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Brown beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return beef to Dutch oven; sprinkle evenly with seasoning mix, and sauté 1 minute over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Italian-Style Chili: Substitute 1 lb. Italian pork sausage and 1 lb. lean ground beef for 2 lb. lean ground beef. Remove casings from sausage, and discard; brown sausage and ground beef together as directed. Omit beans, and stir in 1 small onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 small zucchini, diced; and remaining ingredients. Proceed with recipe as directed. Serve chili over hot cooked spaghetti noodles tossed with olive oil and chopped fresh cilantro. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 25 min.

30-MINUTE TURKEY CHILI



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Easily made in less than 30 minutes, this Southwestern classic has smoke and heat from the chipotle pepper. If you're going the meatless route, use soy crumbles instead of turkey and enjoy with cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips or avocado!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce
1 pound ground turkey or 12 ounces soy crumbles
One 12-ounce Mexican lager-style beer
One 14 1/2-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
One 15 1/2-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Optional garnishes: Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey jack cheese, and/or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes--crushing them through your fingers into the skillet--along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with the garnishes of your choice.

30-MINUTE TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce
1 pound ground turkey
1 (12-ounce) Mexican lager-style beer
1 (14 12-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
1 (15 12-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and/or tortilla chips, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until meat begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes-crushing them through your fingers into skillet-along with their juices and beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Ladle chili into bowls and serve with garnishes of your choice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 13 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
  • Total Carbohydrate: 34 grams
  • Protein: 38 grams
  • Sodium: 510 milligrams
  • Cholesterol: 45 milligrams
  • Fiber: 12 grams

30-MINUTE CHILI



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On a brisk day, I don't think anything is more appealing than a steaming bowl of this zesty chili. I always make enough so that everyone can have seconds.-Susan Strout, Cheney, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Chopped green pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, soup and seasonings; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Garnish with green pepper and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

30 MINUTE CHILI (QUICK)



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Quick and great flavor. Please rate this after you make it. I would like to know what you think. (good or bad)

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 can mild chili with beans (any brand)
2 cans black beans
2 cans red kidney beans

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan mix ground beef, tomatoes and green chilies, can of chili, black beans, red kidney beans.
  • Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 27.1

30-MINUTE CHILI



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This easy chili recipe makes eight one-cup servings; if you reserve half, you'll also have enough for four servings of our Cheesy Hash-Brown Bake, a stick-to-your-ribs meal for later in the week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pounds ground beef chuck
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
1 bottle (12 ounces) mild lager beer
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large (5-quart) heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, chili powder, chipotles, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until mixture has begun to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef, and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice, beer, and beans. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a rapid simmer. Cook over medium heat until chili has thickened slightly and beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

30-MINUTE CHILI FROM RO*TEL



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Chunky chili made quickly with ground meat, beans and two kinds of tomatoes for lots of flavor--perfect for a weeknight meal.

Provided by RO*TEL

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RO*TEL®

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean)
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can beans in chili seasoned sauce, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onion in large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until beef is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Stir in seasoning mix. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes, stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1013.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chili from scorching.
  • Brown the ground beef: This will help to add flavor to the chili.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add texture and flavor to the chili. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add a variety of spices: Chili powder, cumin, and paprika are essential spices for chili. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, to taste.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the chili.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chili include sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions.

Conclusion:

This 30-minute quick chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try!

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