Fast and Flavorful Ground Beef and Bean Chili

This Fast and Flavorful Ground Beef and Bean Chili is quick to make, not too spicy, and full of flavor.  The chili has a thicker consistency, which is more like a casserole than a soup.  Since this is a thicker chili, it can be topped on a baked potato, used as a side dish, or have this as a main dish when topped with sour cream, cheese, and more!

Method:

First, slice the celery stalks and onion.

Then, place the olive oil in a heated pan, and then add the chopped onion and chopped celery stalks.  Stir to coat them with the olive oil.  Let them cook and soften for a few minutes.

Add the ground beef, stir, and cook until the ground beef is thoroughly done.

While the ground beef is cooking, drain and rinse the kidney beans.

After the meat was browned, I transferred the mixture from the skillet to a larger pot. You can start with a larger pot and make this a one pot dish.  Next, add the cumin, chili powder, salt, crushed tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and green chilies to the dish. 

Stir to combine, and cook the mixture for approximately 10 minutes to warm the chili and blend the flavors.

Dish the chili into bowls and serve with toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and more.  This Fast and Flavorful Ground Beef and Chili would also be delicious on a baked potato or tortilla chips.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 15 1/2 ounce cans kidney beans (be sure to rinse thoroughly and drain)
• 1 4-oz can of chopped green chilies

Instructions:

1. In a heated skillet, add the olive oil, chopped celery, and chopped onion.  Let them cook and soften for a few minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is thoroughly finished.
3. Drain and wash the kidney beans while the ground beef is cooking.
4. When the ground beef is cooked, transfer the mixture to a larger pot.
5. Add the chili powder, cumin, kidney beans, and green chilies to the pot.
6. Cover the pot with a lid and let the chili cook for an additional 10 minutes to warm the chili and blend the cumin and chili flavors.
7. Serve into dishes and eat as a main dish, add toppings such as cheese or sour cream, or top baked potatoes or chips with the Fast and Flavorful Ground Beef and Bean Chili.

If you enjoy this recipe, you can also try this Easy and Flavorful Ground Beef Tortilla Soup.  Kids love this chili recipe!