Steel Mill Chili

This is a quick, easy, and delicious chili recipe from my father-in-law who works in the steel mills of Northwest Indiana. Best if served with sour cream and grated Cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 pinch salt to taste (Optional)
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Mix black beans, diced tomatoes, and sweet corn into beef mixture; add chili seasoning mix, cumin, chili powder, and salt and mix well. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until chili is cooked through and flavors have combined, about 30 minutes.