Best 20 Quick Chili Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Craving a delightful yet speedy chili that tickles your taste buds without requiring hours of simmering? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting a tantalizing quick chili that's guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul in no time. With a symphony of flavors and minimal effort, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your weeknight dinners and impress even the most discerning chili enthusiasts. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of seasoning, we've got you covered every step of the way. So, gather your kitchen essentials, fire up the stove, and let's dive into the world of quick and delectable chili creation!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK CHILI I



Quick Chili I image

Easy chili with beans can be made as mild or spicy as desired. It's even better the next day.

Provided by Pam Smith

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot lightly brown ground beef, and drain if needed.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, tomato sauce, water, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1909.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

QUICK AND EASY CHILI



Quick and Easy Chili image

This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any famished family. You don't have to wait until the weekend to throw it together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 6 ingredients; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LAURA'S QUICK SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili image

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by LauraKKH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

QUICK AND SPICY CHILI



Quick and Spicy Chili image

A fairly simple and quick chili recipe!

Provided by Emily H.

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
2 jalapeno peppers
1 habanero pepper
½ red onion
2 large cloves garlic
3 tablespoons masa harina flour
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
  • In a large pot, mix the beans, corn, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. In a food processor, finely chop the jalapenos, habanero, onion, and garlic. Mix into the pot. Mix in the cooked beef. Stir in masa flour. Season with cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 664.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

QUICK CHILI



Quick Chili image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 14-ounce cans tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a Dutch oven and set over medium heat. When hot, add the beef and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir, then add the tomato sauce, chili powder, ancho chile powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a minute, then add the kidney and pinto beans and the chili sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.

QUICK CHILI



Quick Chili image

Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and freeze the ground beef when time allows. When ready to use, just combine frozen cooked beef with the other ingredients and simmer as directed.-Jean Ward, Montogomery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 cup water, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain. Add soup, beans and chili powder. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add water if a thinner soup is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



Quick White Bean Turkey Chili image

My husband came home from a sales trip to the East Coast raving about white bean chili. This is our version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut turkey tenderloin lengthwise into quarters. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic in butter until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove turkey and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into cubes. Transfer vegetables to a saucepan. Add the turkey, broth, beans, tomatoes, salsa, parsley and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-16 minutes or until slightly thickened. Top each serving with cheese or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

QUICK AND EASY WHITE CHILI



Quick and Easy White Chili image

This recipe has been used by me for several years, but keeps getting changed just a bit every time depending on what is in the pantry and freezer. If you prefer poultry instead of pork, substitute 1 pound ground chicken or turkey for the ground pork.

Provided by LEMONADE63

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pork.
  • In a large stockpot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until transparent. Stir in the chilies, cumin, and oregano. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes more. Add broth, pork, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 897.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

QUICK CHICKEN CHILI



Quick Chicken Chili image

This chicken chili has few ingredients with lots of flavor. If you are looking for something quick and healthy, this is the recipe to use. This is wonderful over white or brown rice. Top with reduced-fat cheese and/or sour cream--I do both!

Provided by Abbie Jensen Whitton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Combine onion and celery in a pot over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add green chiles, then chili powder and 1 can cannellini beans. Cook until flavors marry, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining can of beans into a bowl and mash to a paste consistency. Add mashed beans to the onion and bean mixture. Add chicken stock and cooked chicken. Reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1243.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUICK CHILI MAC



Quick Chili Mac image

This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally add taco seasoning or use beanless chili and add black beans. -Lee Steinmetz, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with beans
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with pepper and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in chili, corn and macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

QUICK CHILI CON QUESO



Quick Chili con Queso image

I love to make this dip for parties, because it is so easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I double the recipe and prepare it in my slow cooker, because it will not scorch. This makes it completely worry-free when entertaining.-Marie Stout, APO, AP

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK HOMEMADE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS



Quick Homemade Chili Con Carne With Beans image

Make and share this Quick Homemade Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion and ground beef.
  • Stir until browned.
  • Pour off excess fat.
  • Add beans with liquid, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
  • Simmer over low heat stirring occasionally, until chili is desired thickness.

QUICK AND EASY CHILI CON CARNE



Quick and Easy Chili Con Carne image

Make and share this Quick and Easy Chili Con Carne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cyndi Kate

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions
2 lbs ground beef, 90% lean
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onions in olive oil until translucent. add minced garlic and continue to saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • In dutch oven, brown ground beef. Drain and add onions and garlic.
  • Add spices and tomatoes with juice -- DO NOT DRAIN. Heat to boiling and simmer for one hour.
  • Add beans (also DO NOT DRAIN) and heat through, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Top with cheese and serve with hot biscuits or corn bread.
  • If in a hurry, you can cook onions and garlic with the beef, and also add the kidney beans at the beginning and simmer the whole thing for as little as half an hour. It turns out fine, it's just that the flavor is not as developed.

QUICK CHILI RICE DINNER



Quick Chili Rice Dinner image

If you want a quick, easy, one pan dinner this should be it. I found this recipe ages ago and it is still regularly requested and enjoyed by my family and guest. It has wonderful flavor and appeals to the eye as well.

Provided by Likkel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup green pepper, diced
8 ounces frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
2/3 cup white rice
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, chopped onion and diced green peppers.
  • Add chili powder, dried mustard, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce and water, but don't add the rice quite yet! Bring this mixture to a boil and then add your rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. The rice should be cooked tender and it will have absorbed the water and sauce -- if not, recover and give it a few more minutes on low.
  • Lightly stir everything together and then sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top.

QUICK TURKEY CHILI



Quick Turkey Chili image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped
5 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Kosher salt
1 pound ground turkey
1 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for topping
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, the bell pepper, scallion whites and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir the tomatoes, chicken broth, beans and crushed tortilla chips into the pot; bring to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in all but a few tablespoons of the scallion greens and season with salt. Top with more crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar and the remaining scallion greens.

BUSH'S QUICK AND EASY GROUND BEEF CHILI



Bush's Quick and Easy Ground Beef Chili image

This a delicious and simple recipe to make, using several prepared ingredients from the grocery store. It couldn't be any easier and is a good dish to make on a cold winter's night.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 3/4 ounces condensed tomato soup
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with sweet onions (undrained)
10 ounces mild diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
16 ounces of bush's best beans in chili sauce (undrained)
15 ounces bush's best black beans (drained)

Steps:

  • Peel onion, chop coarsely and divide chopped pieces in half. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Place beef, chili powder, seasoned salt, pepper and one-half of the onions in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until meat is brown and no pink remains.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, including remaining one-half of the onions. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 714.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 33.8

QUICK CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



Quick Cincinnati-Style Chili image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Beef     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef chuck (preferably 80% lean)
1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped
1 tablespoon molasses
Accompaniment: sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add bell peppers and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  • Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and molasses and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

QUICK CHILI



Quick Chili image

This recipe is perfect for a cold day! Use extra chili powder for an extra kick of spice.

Provided by amcstar13

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

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef, or to taste
1 (32 ounce) can chili beans
3 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as Brooks®)
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir chili beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, and chili powder into the beef; bring to a boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1911.5 mg, Sugar 11 g

QUICK WHITE TURKEY CHILI



Quick White Turkey Chili image

Lauri Pobanz combines white corn, great northern beans and leftover turkey to prepare this steaming chili. "I appreciate how fast it is to make- and that my husband and our four children like it," notes the Lincoln, Nebraska cook. "I often bake a pan of corn bread to go with it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, turkey, beans, corn, chilies, cumin and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat,; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

QUICK PORK CHILI



Quick Pork Chili image

A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage is a nice change from the ground beef many chili recipes call for. -Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Start with a flavorful base: Use a combination of aromatics like onions, garlic, bell peppers, and chili powder to create a rich and flavorful base for your chili.
  • Choose your beans wisely: Different beans offer different flavors and textures to chili. Experiment with different types, such as black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans, to find your favorite combination.
  • Add some heat: If you like your chili spicy, add some diced jalapeños or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. You can also add a touch of sweetness with a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar.
  • Don't skimp on the toppings: A variety of toppings can take your chili to the next level. Try adding shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or crumbled tortilla chips.
  • Let it simmer: The longer you simmer your chili, the better the flavors will develop. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour if you have time.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious pot of chili that your family and friends will love. Experiment with different ingredients and toppings to create your own unique chili recipe. Chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, rice, or salad. It's also a great way to use up leftover meat or vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili a try.

Related Topics