Best Easy Microwave Classic Chili Recipes

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CLASSIC CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans (do not drain)
3 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Cook, stirring, until brick red, 2 minutes.
  • Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as needed and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt.

CLASSIC CHILI



Classic Chili image

Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI



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Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.

Provided by Tobi Hargis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 ½ cups water
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
  • Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 525.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

EASY MICROWAVE CLASSIC CHILI



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Make and share this Easy Microwave Classic Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Meat

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble the beef into a 2 quart microwave-safe bowl. Add onion, mix well.
  • Cover and microwave for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chili powder and mustard; mix well.
  • Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper/.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 690.6, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 28.5

MICROWAVE CLASSIC CHILI



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Make and share this Microwave Classic Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Meat

Time 28m

Yield 4 chili bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • crumble the beef into a 2 quart microwave-safe bowl.
  • add onion.
  • mix well.
  • cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
  • drain.
  • stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and mustard.
  • mix well.
  • cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  • add beans and mix well.
  • cover and microwave on high, 3 minutes longer.
  • add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 935.8, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 29.5

MICROWAVE CLASSIC CHILI



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For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this recipe the most and were amazed it takes less that 20 minutes to cook! - Joanna Johnson, Vestal, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble the beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Add onion; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and mustard; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 6-1/2 minutes. Add beans and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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