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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 7 hrs
Total: 7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Taco seasoning flavors this easy ground beef and bean chili. Flavor and color make this chili a winning dish! The chili is perfect for game day parties, tailgating, potluck dinners--you name it!
Browned ground beef and canned beans make it convenient and budget-friendly, and the combination of corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning mean fabulous flavor.
Crushed tortilla chips make a crunchy, delicious topping for servings, or make your own fried tortilla strips with corn tortillas. See the tips and variations for directions.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/4 ounce (1 envelope) taco seasoning
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans in sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or a Mexican or taco blend of cheeses
1 bag tortilla chips, slightly crushed
Steps to Make It
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, stirring and breaking the ground beef up into smaller chunksuntil the meat is no longer pink.
Transfer the ground beef and onions to a 3 1/2 to 5-quart crockpot.
Stir in the dry taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, and tomatoes with green chilies, pinto beans, chili beans in chili sauce, and corn.
Cover the pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Sprinkle each serving with some cheese and tortilla chips or strips.
Tips and Variations
Add extra flavor with green or red bell peppers or mild chile peppers.
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes would add a bit more heat to the dish.
Replace the pinto beans with canned kidney beans (drained, rinsed).
Replace the ground beef with ground turkey, or use part ground pork or sausage.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 621 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 47g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 621 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium 990mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 47g | |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 93% |
| Calcium 232mg | 18% |
| Iron 7mg | 38% |
| Potassium 1344mg | 29% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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