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18) Beef Chili with Beans (freezer-friendly)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute to toast spices.
  4. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Stir, bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Cool completely, portion into freezer bags, label with date, and freeze flat.