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The Food Factor: Quick Chili

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Do you need a warm, satisfying meal fast? Try this Quick Chili. All you need are five ingredients and 30 minutes. While this basic recipe is quick and minimal, you can add other ingredients you have on hand to add extra nutrients and flavor.

Quick Chili

Makes: 6 Cups

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground meat (15% fat)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 15-ounce can kidney beans with liquid

2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with liquid

2 tablespoons chili powder

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
3. Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or 350 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat (see Notes).
4. Add undrained beans, tomatoes with liquid, and chili powder.
5. Reduce heat to low (or 250 degrees in an electric skillet). Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• We used ground turkey, but you can use any kind of ground meat you like.
• Add other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, celery, and corn, if desired.
• You can add dried cumin, oregano, or red pepper flakes in Step 2 for extra flavor!
• Pour fat from cooked meat into a metal container. Let it cool, then dispose of it in a garbage can.

Thanks to Oregon State University Extension Service for this recipe!

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