Easy Chili

Name: Easy Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions

TOTAL TIME: Prep:10 min. Cook: 40 min. YIELD: 6 servings (2 quarts).

This easy chili recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. —Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 celery rib, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 308 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 24g protein.

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