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Easy No-Bean Chili

This simple homemade chili recipe without beans is perfect when you feel a crisp breeze in the fall! The classic cozy flavors are a great meal choice when the weather turns cold.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $10-15

Equipment

  • A large stockpot
  • A large wooden or metal spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1-1 ½ cups)
  • 1 TBSP freshly minced Garlic or 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 TBSP Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • ½ TBSP Ground Cumin
  • ½ TBSP Parsley
  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • 16 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 16 oz Tomato Sauce
  • Salt & Pepper to taste I use at least ~1 tsp salt & at least ½ tsp pepper
  • 1-2 TBSP high heat cooking oil lard, tallow or coconut oil

Instructions

  • Place your large stock pot on medium heat and saute the ground beef. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • When the beef is about halfway cooked, add the chopped onion.
  • Cook until the onions become translucent. Add the garlic and other spices. Stir well and cook until fragrant.
  • Once the garlic is fragrant add the tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir well and heat through.
  • Test the chili for flavor and add any salt or pepper as needed.
  • Your chili is now ready to enjoy! Serve as desired.