Weeknight Chili Recipes

EASY WEEKNIGHT CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add oil or butter. Add ground beef, season with half of the salt and all of the pepper, and cook until well-browned, about 3-5 minutes. Depending on the size of your pan, consider browning in batches (see tip above in post). Transfer meat to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Reduce heat to low and add onions. Season with the rest of the salt. Cook until onions have softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute more.
• Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto and kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, until thickened. Add more salt to taste if needed.
• Serve with desired toppings.

SPEEDY WEEKNIGHT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

EASY WEEKNIGHT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the Rockrok® Dutch Oven over medium heat until shimmering, about 3-5 minutes.Add the onion to the Dutch Oven. Cook and stir, uncovered, until the onions are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook over high heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles. When the beef is no longer pink, drain (if necessary). Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with sour cream, green onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or jalapeño slices, if you like.

WEEKNIGHT CHILI WITH RICE

Steps:

• Combine beef and onion in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Stir water, Spanish rice mix, and chili seasoning into the skillet; mix well to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, kidney beans, corn, and salsa; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

EASY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Sauté the onion and carrot in a 4-qt stockpot with ¼ cup of water for 5-7 minutes or until the onions begin to soften. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Add the garlic, both bell peppers, mushrooms, lentils, and all the spices and salt. Stir together and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Add more water if needed to prevent burning, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Add the vegetable broth and tomatoes. Stir and partially cover and simmer for ~35 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and garnish with chopped avocado and/or cilantro (if using)

WEEKNIGHT VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Reserve 1/4 cup diced onion; add remaining onion to skillet along with garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add chipotle, chili powder, cumin, and tomatoes with their juices; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beans and cooking liquid; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 18 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook until just melted, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; top with reserved onion, avocado, and cilantro, and serve with sour cream and tortillas.