Best 9 Thirty Minute Chili Recipes

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When it comes to meal options that blend convenience, taste, and nutrition, thirty-minute chili stands out as a culinary champion. This speedy yet satisfying dish is not just a lifesaver for busy weeknights but also a delectable treat for those who appreciate hearty flavors in minimal time. With its versatile nature, thirty-minute chili can be customized to suit any palate or dietary preference, making it a go-to recipe for both culinary enthusiasts and those new to the kitchen.

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

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.

THIRTY MINUTE CHILI



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This is a great recipe for a quick four ingredient chili for those cold nights when the kids have hockey or any sport and you have to run around! Of course, adding cheese and onions if you have time will enhance this meal, as will saltine crackers. Enjoy!

Provided by Jen

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

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Crumble the beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and mix in the tomatoes, kidney beans and chili seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1025.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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 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 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

30-MINUTE CHILI



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This chili tastes remarkably good and can be made for dinner when you are pressed for time. The recipe comes from the beefitswhatfordinner.com website, but I originally saw the recipe in the newpaper. I have made this several times, used whatever beef I had on hand. I've also added more beans and tomatoes to the same quantity of beef, and it still tasted great.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef, 95% lean
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
minced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it into 3/4 inch or so crumbles and stirring occasionally. Drain off the fat.
  • Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes and chili powder, and bring to a boil. (You can hold back some of the broth if you want a thicker chili - it depends on whether you add extra beans or tomatoes. Or just cook it longer to reduce).
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes to develop flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with toppings, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 553.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 29.4

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.

THIRTY MINUTE CHILI



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This is a great recipe for a quick four ingredient chili for those cold nights when the kids have hockey or any sport and you have to run around! Of course, adding cheese and onions if you have time will enhance this meal, as will saltine crackers. Enjoy!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Crumble the beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and mix in the tomatoes, kidney beans and chili seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1025.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety will add depth and complexity to your chili. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. Some common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper, to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado. You can also serve chili with cornbread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Thirty-minute chili is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give thirty-minute chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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