Easy Beef Chili

Chili is easy. It requires minimal work. The ingredients are cheap. It lasts all week. Go.


Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 can mushrooms, drained
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, dried basil/oregano/cilantro, garlic powder

Directions:

1. Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Chop the onion and add it to the meat. Cook the meat for about 8 minutes total. Add the beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and lightly season the chili.** Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice. 
2. Taste the chili, season accordingly. Simmer 20 minutes more. Hint: You know your chili is ready to serve when the beans are super soft!

Enjoy!

 
**Now is the time you could add any additional items (see suggestions below!)

Chili Variations:

• Add 1 chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup corn, 3 cloves chopped garlic
• Swap beef for turkey, use chickpeas instead of kidneys, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
• Add chickpeas, peas, corn, zucchini, and ditch the beef for a vegetarian chili