This easy chili recipe has been a tried-and-true favorite for decades.

Make this quick chili recipe stand out by piling on extra cheese, onions, and sour cream.

Making chili is easy and quick when you have this classic chili recipe.

quick and easy beef chili

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)cantomato sauce

1(15-oz.

)canred kidney beans, undrained

1(14.5-oz.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

ground beef, sweet pepper, onion, and the garlic browned in sauce pan

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Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

To serve, ladle chili into bowls.

Makes 4 main-dish servings.

tomatoes, beans and ground beef in sauce pan for beef chili

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Chili for Two Variation

Prepare as above, except divide all ingredients in half.

Cincinnati-Style Chili Variation

Prepare as above, except omit sweet pepper, basil, and optional garnishes.

Yes, you might freeze chili.

beef chili in bowl with sour cream and cheese

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Youll need to divide the cooled chili among shallow freezer-safe containers.

Leave 12 to 1-inch space between the top of the chili and the container rim.

Freeze chili for up to 3 months.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.