Simple Four Ingredient Chili Recipe
This easy Simple Four Ingredient Chili is made with ground beef, tomato juice, chili beans, and chili seasoning for a hearty dinner that’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 can chili beans undrained (15–16 ounces)
- 1 packet chili seasoning or homemade option
Homemade Chili Seasoning Option
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream or greek yogurt
- chives
- onion diced
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add the tomato juice, chili beans, and chili seasoning. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- To use homemade seasoning, replace the chili seasoning packet with the spice blend listed above.
- For thicker chili, use 1 ½ cups tomato juice.
- For thinner chili, stir in an extra ¼ to ½ cup tomato juice.
- This chili can also be made in the slow cooker on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg
