Easy Chili

Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen trying to cook up a delicious meal? I have the perfect solution for you: Easy Chili. With its mouthwatering flavors and minimal preparation time, this hearty dish will satisfy your cravings without breaking a sweat.

Whether you’re a busy parent, a student on a budget, or simply someone who loves good food without the hassle, this recipe is the answer.

When you need a cozy, hearty dinner that comes together fast, this Easy Chili hits the spot! Packed with flavor, protein, and just the right amount of spice, this chili is made with simple pantry ingredients and a secret twist — V8 vegetable juice.

The tomato base adds a rich depth of flavor while sneaking in extra veggies.

Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner, a football game, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and full of love.

Creating delicious and Easy Chili is not as intimidating as it may seem. And on a chilly Minnesota day nothing hits the spot better than a nice hot bowl of chili and of course it’s even better served with a side of Homemade Cornbread.

Embrace the simplicity and savor the mouth-watering taste of this dish. Give yourself the gift of flavor and convenience with this Easy Chili recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Chili

• Simple ingredients: Nothing fancy — just good, wholesome pantry staples.
• Made in one pot: Easy cleanup and less mess.
• Flavor-packed: The V8 juice gives this chili a rich tomato and vegetable flavor.
• Customizable: Add beans, veggies, or heat to your liking.
• Perfect for leftovers: Tastes even better the next day!

What is Easy Chili?

Easy Chili is a simplified version of the classic chili dish that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. It caters to anyone and everyone, even those who do not consider themselves skilled cooks, with its simplicity and minimal requirement of ingredients and cooking time.

Easy chili is a simple, one-pot meal made with ground meat (like beef or turkey), beans, tomatoes, and chili seasonings.

It’s called “easy” because it uses basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and doesn’t take much time or effort to make — usually about 60 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• V-8 juice
• Dice tomato with green chilies
• Black beans
• Kidney beans
• Cannellini beans
• Mild chili beans
• Green pepper, diced
• Onion. diced
• Canola oil
• Chili powder

How to make Easy Chili

In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.

Add in the onion and sauté for 8-10 minutes.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Add V-8 juice, diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Stir in the beans, chili powder and green pepper and bring to a boil.

Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 40 minutes.

Ladle the chili into bowls, serve with a side of Homemade Cornbread!

Tools For This Recipe

(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!

• Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven – Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention, plus it’s easy to clean.
• Bamboo Spatulas – Utensils are crafted from 100% organic nonstick bamboo, which are stronger and more durable than other natural woods.

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