Description
Mexican-inspired taco chili brings zesty comfort to dinner tables with bold spices and rich ground beef. Packed with beans, tomatoes, and classic taco seasonings, this one-pot meal offers you a satisfying culinary adventure that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) hamburger meat
Canned Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can Rotel
- 1 can tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully drain accumulated grease to reduce excess fat content.
- Transfer the cooked ground beef into a spacious Dutch oven or stockpot, maintaining all the flavorful meat juices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their natural liquid, sweet corn kernels, tender black beans, robust kidney beans, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and rich tomato sauce.
- Generously sprinkle both taco seasoning mix and ranch seasoning powder across the ingredient mixture, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Thoroughly blend all components using a sturdy wooden spoon, ensuring even distribution of seasonings and meats throughout the chili.
- Position the pot over medium-high heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle bubbling point while continuously stirring to prevent ingredient scorching.
- Reduce temperature to low, allowing the chili to gently simmer for approximately 60 minutes (1 hour). Periodically stir the contents to prevent bottom layer sticking and promote uniform heating.
- After simmering, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a harmonious blend of spices and ingredients.
Notes
- Packed with protein-rich hamburger and fiber-loaded beans, this chili delivers a nutritious one-pot meal perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
- Versatile recipe allows easy customization with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro to match individual taste preferences.
- Quick and simple preparation requires minimal cooking skills, making it an ideal weeknight dinner solution for busy families.
- Slow simmering technique helps blend diverse flavors, creating a rich, hearty chili that tastes even better the next day.
- Potentially freezer-friendly meal that can be stored for up to 3 months, offering convenient make-ahead convenience for meal planning.
- Balances convenience with nutrition by incorporating multiple bean varieties and lean ground beef for a balanced, satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg