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Description
Quick and easy dinner recipes perfect for busy families, ready in under 30 minutes. These meals are kid-approved and nutritious.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, Rotel, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, use a can of hot Rotel.
- Add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: family-friendly dinner, under 30 minutes, quick meals, easy recipes, kid-friendly, weeknight dinner, healthy dinner, fast meals, simple dinner, 30 minute meals