pam's five-can chili

Cleveland, OH
Updated on Oct 21, 2013

This award-winner is deceptively simple! It is my mom's awesome, no-fuss chili recipe. You only have to open up 4 cans, and it all uses one pot! Sometimes, you just have to go with a classic, no-brainer recipe! *Notes: Use lean ground beef, 90-96% so you don't need to drain. I even use 85. Feeling fancy? Customize this recipe to your heart's content, adding a little extra water and/or seasoning as needed!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce can)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 can kidney beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 can pork & beans (do not drain, remove fat piece)
  • 1 can water (use tomato sauce can)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

How To Make pam's five-can chili

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine all seasonings and shake or mix.
  • Step 2
    In a soup pot, saute onion in a small amount of oil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and sprinkle about a teaspoon of the seasoning mix. Cook until meat is browned. Do not drain.
  • Step 3
    Open up your cans and add them in- don't forget the 5th can: one can full of water! Add remaining seasonings. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low and simmer, COVERED, about 45 minutes.

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Category: Chili
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #simple
Keyword: #weeknight
Keyword: #week night
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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