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One Pot Chili

Recipe by Jenn on InstagramAdded 14 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty, one‑pot chili packed with savory beef, beans, and a blend of warm spices. This easy, comforting dish comes together quickly and is perfect for a cozy dinner or meal‑prep for the week.

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Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add ground beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.

  3. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

  4. Mix in tomato paste and cook for a minute to develop flavor.

  5. Add tomato puree to the pot.

  6. Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, black beans, water (or beef broth), and fish sauce.

  7. Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and all‑purpose seasoning.

  8. Stir everything together, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the flavors meld.

Tips while you cook

Brown beef before aromatics
After browning the ground beef, add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until softened.
Develop tomato paste flavor
Cook the tomato paste for about a minute before adding the tomato puree.
Combine liquids and fish sauce together
Add water (or beef broth) and fish sauce at the same time with the crushed tomatoes and beans.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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