Ground Beef and Salsa Chili

This ground beef and bean chili is one of the best ever. Salsa is used to season it. The best part? It's done in 30 minutes.

Quick and easy chili
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

  • 3 cups low-sodium tomato juice

  • 1 12 ounce jar thick and chunky salsa (1-1/2 cups)

  • 1 15 ounce can chili beans

  • 1 14.5 ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes

  • 1 10.75 ounce can reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup

  • ½ 1.75 ounce package chili seasoning mix

  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

  • Chopped onion (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in tomato juice, salsa, beans, undrained tomatoes, soup, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes.

  2. Top with cheese and onion, if you like. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Note:

To reduce the sodium, omit the chili seasoning and substitute 2 tablespoons chili powder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
14g Fat
37g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 1167mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
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