Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about 20-30 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Stir in the shredded cheese just before serving, allowing it to melt into the chili.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or add bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
