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easy 4 ingredient chili

Easy 4 Ingredient Chili Recipe for Crazy-Busy Weeknights

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A simple and delicious 4-ingredient chili recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy meal comes together quickly and is packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb 93/7 ground beef
  • 5 cans (61g each) tomato sauce
  • 4 cans beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, and beans to the pot.
  3. Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, but ideally for several hours to develop flavor.
  4. Serve with your choice of crackers, cheese, corn chips, or potatoes.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • Drain and rinse beans to reduce sodium.
  • Longer simmering time improves flavor.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg