Chili with Beans: A Hearty and Flavorful Winter Meal
Chili with beans is a classic winter dish that is both hearty and flavorful. It is a great way to warm up on a cold day, and it is also a relatively easy dish to make.
There are many different ways to make chili, but the basic ingredients are typically ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning. You can also add other vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and corn. Chili is typically served with cornbread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
- 1 (1 ounce) package chili seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, chili seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- Serve with cornbread or crackers.
Tips
- For a spicier chili, add more chili seasoning or a few chopped jalapeños.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- For a more complex flavor, add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder or a cup of beer to the chili.
- Chili is a great dish to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutritional Information
One cup of chili with beans contains approximately:
- Calories: 264
- Protein: 16g
- Fat: 9.6g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8.4g
- Sugar: 4.2g
Tags
- Chili
- Beans
- Winter recipes
- Comfort food
- Easy recipes
How many calories are in Chili With Beans?
Each 1 cup of Chili With Beans contains 264 calories.
Chili With Beans Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount per 1 cup (256g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 264 Calories |
| Protein | 16g |
| Fat | 9.6g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9g |
| Cholesterol | 0.044mg |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4g |
| Sugar | 4.2g |
| Sodium | 1.083mg |
| Potassium | 0.9344mg |
| Calcium | 0.12mg |
| Iron | 0.0088mg |