Description
This hearty Taco Chili is the perfect blend of taco night and chili comfort food. Loaded with lean ground beef, black beans, corn, green chilies, and taco sauce, it’s packed with flavor and finished with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and chips.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz/540 ml) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8.75 oz/341 ml) can corn, drained
- 1 (8 oz/243 ml) bottle taco sauce
- 1 (4 oz/127 ml) can green chilies
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Optional Garnishes: Shredded cheese, green onions, nacho chips or corn chips, sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco sauce, green chilies, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Mix well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes such as shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, or chips.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep or freezing. Let cool and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or spicy taco sauce and chilies.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
