Mexican Chili Recipe {Easy and Healthy}
A quick, easy, yet delicious meal that's perfect for a lazy Sunday or busy weeknight! Ideal for the fall and winter months (but we eat this all year) - it's comfort in a bowl. If you're a busy mom who just wants a more relaxing day give this recipe a try!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 466kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 medium red or white onion, diced
- 2 medium red bell peppers, diced
- 2 cans of corn, drained
- 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2-3 cans Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies
- 2 cans of green chilies
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1-2 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients. Dice onion and peppers. Reserve a small amount of onion for garnish (optional).
- Add diced onion and peppers to Dutch oven on medium high heat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Incorporate ground beef to pan, and break apart. Stir occasionally.
- Once the ground beef is mostly cooked, add the tomatoes, corn, black beans and chilies. Let is cook on medium for 10-15 minutes. Taste, and add more seasonings if needed.
- Ladle chili into a bowl. Top with sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and garnish with onion (optional).Enjoy!
Crockpot Option
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onions, diced bell peppers to the pan with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Break apart the meat and cook until it's no longer pink - about 7-10 minutes. Add the mixture to a crockpot with the spices, canned beans, chilies, corn, and tomatoes. Cook on low for 4-6 hours! When ready to eat, add desired toppings.
Notes
Nutritional information is just an estimation, and individual ingredients and preparations may cause slight variations.
| Servings: 5 | |
|---|---|
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 466 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 21.6g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.7g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 13g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 7.3g | |
| Protein 24.5g | |
| Vitamin D 3mcg | 14% |
| Calcium 231mg | 18% |
| Iron 8mg | 46% |
| Potassium 1315mg | 28% |
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal