A hearty, meaty Chili with beans and spices simply simmered in just 20 minutes …makes for a cozy hot meal for any busy night of the week!
Sometimes you just want to make a hearty chili that doesn’t take all day long.
Am I right?
I love chili. (Love, love, love!)
Mainly, because there is so much of a variety when it comes to chili.
With or without beans. Here in Utah, we do both.
Add in any kind of meat with a tomato base and spices. And, you simply have a chili.
Or, you could go meatless. But here at the house of all boys… there’s always meat in our chili.
Making this Chili in 20 minutes is not a challenge at all!
No chopping vegetables. No peeling fresh tomatoes.
That’s right… Easy!
In a large skillet on medium high heat, brown the ground beef. Tip: Ground chicken or turkey would be really good, too. I’ve even used some left over pulled pork. (Cuts down the time even more when you use meat that you’ve already cooked for a previous meal.)
When the meat is almost done browning, add chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper (to taste). Finish browning the meat with the seasonings.
Browning the meat is an easy thing to do, right?
And now, this part brings us to the easiest part of the chili…
Add 4 cups of your favorite salsa. (I used my homemade salsa I canned during summer.)
Boom!
There’s your tomatoes, chopped peppers and onions.
You could choose the heat of your chili when you pick which salsa to use… mild, medium, or HOT.
The last ingredient to put in this hearty chili, is one can of chili beans with sauce.
Simple.
The sauce that is in with the beans have even more of the spices in it. So, do not drain the beans.
Stir until all combined.
Let the chili simmer on medium to low heat for another 10 minutes. Uncovered– no lid. Stir occasionally.
This allows the chili to enhance the spices and ingredients together. Also, makes the consistency a little thicker.
So, there you have it. A fast chili with a lot of flavor!
Easy, simple, and fast Chili served in just 20 minutes!
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Or better yet, serve it up on top of chili dogs! My family’s favorite.
Another favorite dish to make with this chili is Chili Cheese Tots!
Enjoy, my friends!
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- 1 pound ground beef (chicken or turkey)
- 4 cups of your favorite salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 can (15 ounce) Chili Beans In Sauce
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- salt & pepper, to taste
- In a large skillet on medium high heat, brown the ground beef.
- When the meat is almost done browning, add the seasonings and finish browning until cooked all the way.
- Add salsa and the chili beans with the sauce. (Do not drain.)
- Stir until combined.
- Let the chili simmer on medium to low heat for another 10 minutes. Uncovered– no lid. Stir occasionally.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Enjoy!
- Makes about 6 cups of chili. Serves 4.
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20 Minute Chili was featured at I Heart Naptime
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Yes you are so right! Especially when it is like 5 in the afternoon and you are wondering what to make for dinner because you spent so much time on social media! Not that that has happened to me but you know what mean! 😉
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted…Less Laundry, More Linking #13
You are hilarious, Nancy! Nope, I have no idea what you mean with the social media stuff…. hehe!
Gloria, this looks great! We love chili and it’s a perfect dish now that the weather is getting cooler. I love a 20-minute version, because during the week, I definitely need something fast and easy. Beautiful photos! Thanks for your great recipe and pinning, of course! 🙂
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Thanks, Cindy! Sometimes, you just gotta have the fast version for that chili fix! (=
You had me at ‘no chopping’. I hate chopping stuff for recipes, so much that I will pay high prices to buy things already chopped. But using salsa is a GENIUS idea! I am so excited to try this! Pinning!
I would love for you to come over and link up at Wine’d Down Wednesday if you get a chance. We party every week from Tuesday evening to late Friday night! Hope to see you there!
http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/wined-down-wednesday-7/
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Kristin, you’ll love the taste of the salsa. Makes it just so much easier… and tasty!
Yum, this chili looks sensational Gloria! I love how quick and easy this sounds and who doesn’t love a comforting bowl of hot chili on these chillier fall and winter evenings we’ll be getting soon. Pinning to try, thanks for sharing another easy, quick and flavorful meal 🙂
I’m happy you like this, Kelly! Super easy is what it’s all about sometimes for dinner… without going to the drive-up. Hope you have a great weekend! (Also, hope you’re feeling awesome!)
I love chili, Gloria, especially fast chili! This recipe needs to get in my rotation for quick, delicious meals. 🙂
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Thank you, Marci! (=
Yum! It’s freezing here and this looks delicious! I love how quick and easy it is! Definitely trying this soon:)
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} recently posted…Chilled Pumpkin Spice Cake
Quick and easy is just how we sometimes have to do things, right? Thanks, Shannon!
This chili is a looker Gloria! And I love love love chili too! 🙂 I’m putting this on my to-make list. I just love the color. Pinned! Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker recently posted…Pumpkin Espresso Chocolate Chip Bread
Anne, you always inspire me with your chilis you make. They are mouth watering!
I love my chili thick and with a lot of beans! This looks like the perfect chili and is quick and easy too!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Me, too! Thanks, Ashley!
What a great shortcut! Nothing is better that a hot bowl of chili on a crisp fall day… 🙂
Allie | Baking a Moment recently posted…Spicy Mustard Drumsticks
You are so right, Allie! Love Fall and chili….kinda goes hand in hand!
I LOVE this, Gloria! Sometimes I crave chili during the week but when I don’t make it in my slow cooker, it takes too long to make after work! I could pick up all the stuff to make this on my lunch break and have a tasty dinner within an hour of getting home from work. YES! Pinned!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks recently posted…Crockpot Turkey Chili
Well, if you’re like me… most of the time, I don’t even know what to have for dinner until every one is saying how they are starving! So, sometimes (actually most times) I’m not even prepared to have dinner in the crock pot in the morning…unless I’m way ahead of the game. When you make it Julie, let me know what you think! (Be sure to use any kind of meat that you like!)
I love the idea of this quick 20 minute dinner! Thanks for linking up to The Weekend re-Treat Link Party this week! Pinned while I was here too 🙂
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
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Thanks, Shauna! (=
Stopping by from Will Cook for smiles, your chili looks wonderful! Nettie
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Thank you so much, Nettie!
I LOVE the sounds of 20 minutes! Sounds delish. I’d love for you to link up to The DIY’ers link party! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-diyers-35.html
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What a great idea to add your favorite salsa! Looks delicious!
Kathy recently posted…Berry Banana Smoothie
Thanks, Kathy! It just cuts so much of the time and cooking when you add salsa. One of my favorite kind of salsa is the pico de gallo (fresh salsa) that is sold already made. It’s perfect!