Walking in the door to the smell of homemade chili is sure to warm you up from the inside-out, but if you forgot to set up the slow cooker before heading out the door in the morning, don’t fret – a hearty bowl of beans, beef and stewed goodness can still await.
For a quick and easy version of the comfort food classic, consider this Quick Homecooked Chili that’s made in a skillet and ready in half an hour. Just brown ground beef with a chopped onion, stir in beans, tomato sauce, cubed sweet potato and a few simple seasonings and you’re well on your way to a winter warmup.
QUICK HOMECOOKED CHILI
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 sweet potato, cubed
water (optional)
1teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sour cream (optional)
sliced avocado (optional)
Directions:
■ In large saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes.
■ Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes with juices, diced tomatoes with green chilies and cubed sweet potato. Add water to reach desired consistency.
■ Season with chili powder and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
■ Bring to boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
■ Serve with sour cream and sliced avocado, if desired.
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