Description
Quick and easy ground beef recipes perfect for busy weeknights that are also meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- 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.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For best flavor, simmer longer.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.
- Portion into individual containers for easy meal prep.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili powder and Rotel.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- 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: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, weeknight meals, meal prep, easy recipes, quick dinners, chili