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Secret Ingredient Easy Chili

Secret Ingredient Easy Chili

This simple, hearty chili is great for a busy weeknight and can be prepared on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 2 cans Mexican recipe stewed tomatoes or chili ready tomatoes 14.5 oz. cans
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz.
  • 1 can Ranch style beans 15 oz.
  • 1-3 tsp. chili powder adjust for spice level
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef.

  2. Add the tomatoes, green chiles, beans, vinegar and chili powder. Mix well. 

  3. Simmer on low for 30 minutes to an hour.

Recipe Notes

Slow cooker version: Brown ground beef on the stove top, then place all ingredients in the slow cooker on low for 6-9 hours.

Instant Pot version: Set the Instant Pot to saute and brown the ground beef. Add all other ingredients. Stir together. Put the lid on and set the cooker to high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.