Best 8 4 Ingredient Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary simplicity, where taste knows no bounds! If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that won't break the bank or require an extensive grocery list, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of crafting a 4-ingredient chili that packs a flavorful punch. With just a handful of easily accessible ingredients, you'll discover how to create a comforting and delicious dish that can warm your soul on a chilly night or spice up your next tailgate party. So, gather your apron, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey that proves that sometimes, less is truly more!

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY 4-INGREDIENT CHILI!



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Make and share this Easy 4-Ingredient Chili! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by angiefabulous

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (24 ounce) jars salsa (I use Pace medium)
1 lb ground turkey, browned
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans (I use HOT!)
1 medium onion, diced (we love onions around here) (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
onion
cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown the ground turkey. When it's almost done, throw the onion in and let it sauté a bit. Put the ground turkey in a large soup pot along with the salsa and the chili beans and let simmer for 25-30 minutes. The longer you let it simmer, the tastier it'll be. :).
  • Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy! Easiest ever!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 1764.6, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 32.1

SUNNY'S 5-INGREDIENT CHILI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive or cooking oil
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
Two 20-ounce cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
One 16-ounce can black, pinto or kidney beans, drained
One 8-ounce container sour cream
2 cups grated Cheddar
2 cups grated pepper jack
1 large onion, diced
4 scallions, chopped
5 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
2 bags corn chips (I like Frito's)
1 jar pickled jalapenos
Fried Corn Tortilla Strips, for serving, recipe follows
Peanut oil, for frying
1 bag corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, add the oil, salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the onions. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the chili powder and beef and break up into bits, cooking until done, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans. Stir and cover to cook for 20 minutes. Serve with a bar of toppings and freshly fried corn tortilla strips to use for utensils.
  • Bring at least 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot. Add the tortilla strips one by one and fry in small batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.

4-INGREDIENT CHILI DOG CASSEROLE



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Try this exciting recipe for our 4-Ingredient Chili Dog Casserole tonight. This chili dog casserole is a meaty masterpiece and is ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sausage

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (15 oz. each) chili with beans
5 OSCAR MAYER Wieners
5 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Spread chili onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 wiener on each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam sides down, over chili. Sprinkle with cheese; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until wieners are heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

JOSH'S FOUR-WAY CHILI



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This colorful recipe is a modified version of my mom's chili that I grew up on. It is called 4 way because of the four steps to making your plate: spaghetti first, then crushed crackers, next cheese, and finally the chili. I added the peppers, but the recipe is still great (and faster) without them. To heat things up, just add hot sausage and/or hot chili seasoning packs instead of mild. It is an off-beat recipe that I am sure you will love!

Provided by JOSHUADANCER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound mild pork sausage
1 large red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef and pork sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned. Drain, and set aside.
  • Coat a large pot with cooking spray, and add the green, red and yellow bell peppers, and onion. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the beef and sausage to the peppers. Puree the stewed tomatoes using a blender or food processor, and stir them into the pot along with the chili seasoning. Mix in the pinto beans, and heat to a simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • When serving the chili, place the items on your plate in the following order: Start with pasta, then crush some saltine crackers, then some shredded cheese, and then chili. Mix it all up and enjoy! Caution, if you are not careful with your portions, you will end up with a helping too huge to finish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1521.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CHILI IV



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My mother was given this recipe by a friend years ago. I've made it for many occasions...perfect for Super Bowl parties (Go Rams!) or taking to work. I have yet to prepare it without getting multiple requests for the recipe. It's a great recipe to freeze or make ahead -- it tastes great the second day!

Provided by DREW810

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet or large saucepan, cook beef with oil and salt over medium heat until brown.
  • Meanwhile, puree French onion soup in a blender until smooth.
  • Drain meat. Stir pureed soup into meat, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, pepper, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beans until well combined. Stir in cocoa and cola. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1068.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

4 INGREDIENT CHILI



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 jars great northern beans
8 ounces taco bell salsa
24 units chicken breasts
8 ounces pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in soup pot/Dutch oven.
  • Heat thoroughly, approximately 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. (May be microwaved to speed up heating if in a hurry.)
  • Serve in individual bowls or mugs once heated through. Store any leftovers in covered container in "fridge".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

4-INGREDIENT CHICKEN CHILI



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This is an easy and impressive recipe, made in a slow-cooker. Tastes great, and will make you look like a genius!

Provided by C6-H12-O6

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (undrained)
2 (13 ounce) cans white chicken meat (drained)
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace Picante Sauce (Medium heat)
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (cubed)

Steps:

  • Put the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours and low for 2 hours. Stir every 1/2 hour.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

FOUR-STAR CHILI



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This spicy chili features traditional ingredients like ground beef, green peppers and tomatoes, but carrots and white beans, make it deliciously different. Serve it over rice for a hearty meal. - Frank Fenti, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 18 servings (4-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large green peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons pepper blend
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream
Shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, carrot, celery, jalapenos and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until thick and bubbly. , Serve with rice, sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of chili powder and a pinch of cumin for extra spice.
  • If you like your chili thick, mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them to the pot.
  • Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro for a classic chili topping.
  • To make a vegetarian chili, simply omit the beef and use vegetable broth instead.

Conclusion:

With just four simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying chili that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.

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