Hearty Chili With Beans Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes (liquid included)
• 15 ounce can red kidney beans (liquid drained)
• 15 ounce can pinto beans (liquid drained)
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 medium white onion, diced
• 4 oz. can diced green chiles (with liquid)
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking into small pieces as it cooks.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste while cooking.
3. Remove the cooked meat from the heat, drain to remove grease (you can rinse well under hot water to remove the grease).
4. Transfer beef into large pot, or dutch oven, and add the remaining ingredients. Stir together and cook over medium heat, bringing to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.