1/2 to 1poundground meat of your choice (turkey, chicken, beef, bison, or plant-based meat)
1medium yellow onion,diced
2 - 15ozcans beans of your choice,drained and rinsed (kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, or cannellini beans)
2 - 15ozcans diced tomatoes
2cupsfrozen or fresh vegetables of your choice,chopped (carrots, peppers, corn, zucchini, squash)
1 - 1.25ozpacket of chili seasoningor about 2 tablespoons of homemade chili seasoning
Toppings to serve
Any toppings of your choice(Corn chips, shredded, cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream or plain greek yogurt)
Instructions
Cooking Same Day Instructions:
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat and onions and cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add all other chili ingredients to the pot and let simmer until warmed through, about 10 minutes.*
Serve chili with any toppings of your choice.
Save for Another Day Freezer Instructions:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and onions and cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Take off heat and let cool.
Place cooked meat and all other chili ingredients into a large gallon sized freezer bag. Press the air out, seal, and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to eat, thaw the chili bag enough to break apart the ingredients and add them to a large pot or crockpot. If using a large pot, cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 15 minutes. If using a crockpot, cook on low setting for 6-8 hours.*
Serve chili with any toppings of your choice.
Notes
*If you like you're chili with a soupier consistency, add over 1 cup of broth when cooking.