Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For added smoky flavor, consider using liquid smoke or roasted chili powders.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a lighter option.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hollywood-inspired
- Diet: Contains Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
