Skillet Chili

This easy chili recipe is made on the stove and makes a very thick, hearty chili. For a thinner chili, omit the tomato paste. For a chili soup, omit tomato paste and sauce, use 1 can (16 ounces) of tomatoes with liquid, and add 1/2 cup water and 1 beef bouillon cube.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency (at least 1 hour for best flavor).

Step 2

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and crumble. Stir in onion, green pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chili beans. Season with chili powder, hot sauce, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.