Mexican Chili Recipe {Easy and Healthy}

Mexican Chili Recipe {Easy and Healthy}

from moderatelymessyrd.com
25 min
5 servings

A quick, easy, yet delicious meal that's perfect for a lazy Sunday or busy weeknight! Ideal for the fall and winter months (but we eat this all year) - it's comfort in a bowl. If you're a busy mom who just wants a more relaxing day give this recipe a try!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium red or white onion, diced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, diced
  • 2 cans of corn, drained
  • 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2-3 cans Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 2 cans of green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1-2 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients. Dice onion and peppers. Reserve a small amount of onion for garnish (optional).

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and peppers to Dutch oven on medium high heat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Incorporate ground beef to pan, and break apart. Stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Once the ground beef is mostly cooked, add the tomatoes, corn, black beans and chilies. Let is cook on medium for 10-15 minutes. Taste, and add more seasonings if needed.

  4. 4

    Ladle chili into a bowl. Top with sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and garnish with onion (optional).Enjoy!

  5. 5

    Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onions, diced bell peppers to the pan with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Break apart the meat and cook until it's no longer pink - about 7-10 minutes. Add the mixture to a crockpot with the spices, canned beans, chilies, corn, and tomatoes. Cook on low for 4-6 hours! When ready to eat, add desired toppings.