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Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne

This Chili Con Carne is fast, full of flavor, and doesn’t ask for fancy ingredients

Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne that’s actually fun to make. Forget bland chili. This Chili Con Carne is rich, bold, and easy enough for a weeknight win. Made with ground beef, beans, and a punch of spice, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to. Who would you make this for?

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Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne that’s rich, hearty, and ready when you are

Why this Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne might be your new weeknight favorite. No fancy steps, just real flavor.

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Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne

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  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 46 portions depending on size 1x
  • Category: Dinner Recipes
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

One-pot Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne that wins dinner every time


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 can of tomato paste
  • 1 can of tomato soup
  • 2 cans of small red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a big pot and cook the onions until soft.
  2. Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain the extra fat.
  3. Stir in the tomato soup, tomato paste, a splash of water (just enough to rinse out the cans), and chili powder.
  4. Add the beans, mix everything up, and bring it to a boil.
  5. Once it’s bubbling, turn the heat down, cover it, and let it simmer for about an hour. Stir now and then.

Pro tip:

  1. Scoop it up with tortilla chips. You won’t regret it.

Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Mona 

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This Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne recipe is quick, filling, and packed with flavor. It uses simple ingredients, all in one pot, making cleanup easy. It’s easy to adjust for spice or add-ins, and perfect for busy nights, leftovers, or feeding a crowd. Anyone who wants a no-fuss, satisfying meal will want to make this ASAP. Warm up with a bowl of this bold, Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne. Whether it’s game night or just a cold evening, this one’s a keeper

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This Kid-friendly Chili Con Carne is proof that easy can taste amazing

Cozy up with this easy Chili Con Carne. It’s cold, you’re hungry, and you don’t feel like cooking for hours. This Chili Con Carne solves all of that. Quick, filling, and packed with flavor. Try it tonight, then come back and tell us your favorite add-ins.

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