Easy Weeknight Chili

Name: Easy Weeknight Chili
Yield: 7 servings of 1½ cups (375 mL)
Ingredients: ½ tbsp (7 mL) canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1½ lbs. (700 g) 90% lean ground beef; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder; 1½ tbsp (22 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2½ tsp (12 mL) cumin; ¾ tsp (4 mL) Seasoning Salt; ½ can (3 oz./90 g) tomato paste; 1½ cups (375 mL) low-sodium beef broth; 1½ cans (16 oz. or 398 mL each) fire roasted tomatoes, undrained (about 2½ cups/625 mL total); 1½ cans (16 oz. or 398 mL each) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained (about 2½ cups/625 mL total); Optional: Sliced green onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño slices

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Ready in 30 min

Cocoa adds an extra level of flavor to this quick, hearty chili.

Ingredients

½ tbsp (7 mL) canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1½ lbs. (700 g) 90% lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves, pressed
3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder
1½ tbsp (22 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
2½ tsp (12 mL) cumin
¾ tsp (4 mL) Seasoning Salt
½ can (3 oz./90 g) tomato paste
1½ cups (375 mL) low-sodium beef broth
1½ cans (16 oz. or 398 mL each) fire roasted tomatoes, undrained (about 2½ cups/625 mL total)
1½ cans (16 oz. or 398 mL each) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained (about 2½ cups/625 mL total)
Optional: Sliced green onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño slices

Directions

Heat the oil in the 4-qt. (3.8-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauce Pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 3–5 minutes.
Add the onion to the pan. Cook and stir, uncovered, until the onions are slightly softened, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook over high heat for 8–10 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles. When the beef is no longer pink, drain (if necessary).
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with sour cream, green onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or jalapeño slices, if you like.