Easy Chili made with only 6 ingredients! This EASY chili is made with pantry staples and thrown together in minutes. Family favorite! It’s perfect for game day and absolutely fool-proof.
Easy Chili Recipe (6 Ingredients!)
The Easy Chili Recipe is finally here! If you guys follow along on my Instagram stories than you’ve probably been waiting for this recipe–the BEST Easy Chili Recipe.
I promised a couple people I would post this week so HERE IT IS! I’m proud of myself for this easy recipe and for getting it up only a couple days after making it. Usually its weeks HA!
This Lazy Day 6 Ingredient Chili literally knocked my socks off when I made it and I loved it so much that I wanted it up before the Super Bowl. You NEED to make this Easy Chili Recipe and you NEED to make it now!
You likely already have all of the ingredients in your pantry, so what are you waiting for??
This 6 Ingredient Chili may just be the Best Easy Chili Recipe!
Lazy Day Chili
This chili is exactly the type of easy recipe I wanted to specialize in when I started The Cookie Rookie. It’s something that literally ANYONE can make and EVERYONE will love.
When I first started cooking, I had no idea that making a delicious meal for your family could be this darn easy.
I mean, it only uses 6 ingredients…are you kidding me?! It doesn’t get easier than that! Even with so few ingredients, this easy chili recipe still has an amazing depth of flavor and it’s plenty hearty, so don’t you worry about that.
We made this easy chili recipe from ingredients we had in our pantry, and it’s become an absolute favorite chili that we make time and time again
This would be the perfect chili for quick chili dogs, or just for a chilly (see what I did that) night at home in front of a fire. Serve it up with cornbread to make it extra comforting. It’s made in under 30 minutes and freezes like a dream. Is this heaven? NO it’s just the best easy chili recipe!
Easy Chili Toppings:
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Crackers
- Ketchup (no shame!)
- Green Onion
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Whatever your heart desires!
6 Ingredient Recipe
I adapted this easy chili recipe from an amazing new cookbook I just discovered, 6 Ingredient Solutions by America’s Test Kitchen. I recommend this cookbook to literally anyone and everyone.
What’s great about America’s Test Kitchen is they test these recipes up down and sideways to make sure they’re top notch. You can trust that they’ve put in the work so that we don’t have to! That’s my kind of situation.
This is a great meal prep recipe. Make a big batch and portion it out for dinner throughout the week, or even freeze it for later.
How do you make Homemade Chili?
Making homemade chili might seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be hard. This easy chili recipe is so simple to make on your own at home.
You only need 6 ingredients and half an hour to make this delicious homemade chili!
What spices do you use in chili?
Typical chili spices include things like chili powder, garlic and onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and oregano.
To make it extra easy, you can just simplify all of your chili spices into one ingredient by making your own homemade chili spice mix. You get all of the same great chili flavor without having to buy each spice individually.
How do I make Chili con Carne?
Chili con Carne simply means “chili with meat”. Most people are probably used to having some meat in their chili, although it’s not necessary.
With this easy chili recipe, we have included ground beef as one of the 6 ingredients. This adds a hearty, savory flavor to the chili. Just follow the recipe as is to make chili con carne.
You can also switch out the ground beef for another type of meat, like chicken or sausage. Or if you prefer a meatless chili, try this vegan chili recipe.
While you’re here, check out our how to recipe video! You’ll see just how simple it is to make homemade chili when you don’t have a lot of time.
More Chili Recipes:
- If you prefer chicken, try this Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe.
- For the health-conscious, try this Healthy Turkey Chili recipe or this Vegetarian Chili.
- If you have a Crock Pot, try our Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
- To add some extra flavor, use our homemade chili seasoning
- And of course you have to try the BEST CHILI RECIPE EVER!
See the recipe card below for details on how to make this 6 Ingredient Chili. Enjoy!
Easy Chili Recipe (Only 6 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 ounce chili seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- 30 ounces kidney beans fully drained and rinsed (2 (15-ounce) cans)
- 32 ounces chunky salsa (2 (16-ounce) jars) – the chunkiest you can find (see note)
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Crackers
- Fresh cilantro
- Chopped onions
- Sliced jalapeños
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat beef in a dutch oven over medium high heat, crumbling as it cooks.1½ pounds lean ground beef
- Once beef is crumbled, stir in the chili seasoning and continue to stir while it cooks.1 ounce chili seasoning
- When beef is no longer pink, stir in the beans, salsa, beef broth, and cilantro. Stir to fully combine.30 ounces kidney beans, 32 ounces chunky salsa, 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with garnishes of your choice.Sour cream, Shredded cheese, Crackers, Fresh cilantro, Chopped onions, Sliced jalapeños
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Note: If you want your chili spicier, you can grab a spicier salsa. Works like a charm!
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
So easy and so delicious! I skipped the chili seasoning and used Bushes chili beans therefore no rinsing. I used less beef broth because of my beans. I like Aldi’s organic salsa.
This made my day :)
I really enjoyed this recipe! I made it with half ground beef, and half turkey, mild chili seasoning, and mild salsa. I had to use cilantro from a tube, because that’s what I had on hans. It was so easy to make, it felt like I was cheating. I’ll definitely be making this one again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Carol!
What kind of salsa is everyone using in this recipe?
I love Aldi’s organic mild salsa.
I do too. It’s SO good!
The recipe is perfect as it is i just added a little more beef broth thank you for sharing this delicious recipe that is now a must every sunday
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Irene!
Can you make this recipe in the crock pot?
Sure! I also have a crockpot chili recipe (click here)!
My husband loved this chili!! He had a coworker over to help on a project and he went back to work telling everyone I made the BEST chili he’s ever eaten and now I’m asked to make a pot for 40 for Christmas 😊
Good luck with that!!
How many carbs and fiber per serving or in this 4 serving recipe? Thank you
The nutrition facts are down below Vicky! You can adjust it based on serving size!
I looked under the Nutrition Information, but carbs and fiber are not listed. I didn’t see it listed under comments either. Thank you.
I checked also and carbohydrates and fiber #s are missing.
I’m sorry about that! I’ve just rechecked and updated the recipe!
Easy and delicious
Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Lucy!
Thanks for this recipe! It was quick, easy and delicious! Served with cornbread.
Thanks for stopping by!
What brand of salsa is the best to use for this recipe?
You can use your favorite brand, as long as it’s super chunky salsa! The chunkier the better.
Does it have to be chunky? I don’t like tomatoes so can’t eat big chunks of it
The chili might be too runny if you go for a smoother salsa, but you can certainly try!