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Bowl of easy no bean chili with toppings of diced onions and cheese on a wooden table
Alyssa

Easy No Bean Chili

This wonderfully chunky no bean chili is ready in 30 minutes, and it's as flavorful as if you've cooked it for hours!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 312
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (no salt added, undrained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, tomato paste, and fresh garlic, creating a thick paste.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ground beef, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, for about 7 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the meat is browned.
  3. Add the seasoning mixture and cook, stirring to mix it into the beef and onions, for one more minute.
  4. Add the beef stock, tomatoes, bay leaf, the remaining salt, and the black pepper. Lightly mash the diced tomatoes while stirring them into the mixture. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the chili uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Garnish the chili with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.