Name: 30-Minute Chili
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean); 0.75 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix; 1 (16 ounce) can beans in chili seasoned sauce, undrained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce; 1 cup water

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed for the original yield of 8 servings. Quantities are automatically adjusted, but cooking steps and times remain the same. Note: not all recipes scale perfectly.

1 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean)
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can beans in chili-seasoned sauce, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water

Directions

Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together. Stir frequently until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2: Mix in the chili seasoning until evenly distributed.

Step 3: Add the beans with their sauce, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and let the chili simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 10 minutes, until flavors meld together.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute ground turkey for the beef to make a lighter version of this chili without sacrificing flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 200
Total Fat: 8g (10% DV)
Saturated Fat: 3g (14% DV)
Cholesterol: 40mg (13% DV)
Sodium: 1013mg (44% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 19g (7% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 5g (18% DV)
Total Sugars: 6g
Protein: 16g (31% DV)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
Calcium: 40mg (3% DV)
Iron: 2mg (13% DV)
Potassium: 435mg (9% DV)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients; consult a dietitian for medically restrictive diets.

Comments

Gotrecipe

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

So nice to discover that there's a recipe to the way I've been making chili for years. You can make this as spicy as you want by what Rotel you add like mild, hot, etc. Also adjust the seasoning to your taste. My husband doesn't like chili too spicy so I use the mild Rotel, 1/2 the French's Chili seasoning pack and one can of Bush's mild chili beans. This all blends nicely together for a mildly spiced chili. It's really a wonderful, easy and quick way to fix chili....good basic recipe!

Pamm

07/13/2020 09:49:18 PM

Make this all the time, have it in my crock pot now. I use ground bison, only change.

eldogirl

04/11/2017 01:20:43 AM

After cooking the ground beef and onions, I added all the ingredients to a crock pot and cooked the chili on high for 3 hours. My husband LOVED it especially since I made a mistake and added diced tomatoes with green chilis rather than plain diced tomatoes. He likes his chili hot!

JumpySpud2503

12/03/2024 11:24:26 PM

Unconditionally cold for Florida so I wanted something hot and good. Nope. Got something DELICIOUS! I’ve never made chili. On the meat, I went half pound on the Chuck and used a half pound ground mild Italian sausage. Used Pecorino Romano sprinkled on top, and baguettes to sop up the juice. Hubby isn’t a big meat eater, nor cares for “slimy “ (soft) foods like the tomatoes. He ate two huge bowls without hesitation. Extremely happy to have come across your recipe!

Ernest Elliott

02/04/2017 11:47:21 PM

I made the basic recipe but used the rotel with the hot chili's and rotel with Cilantro, used black beans and kidney beans ,red onions, and additional spices

NimbleMug1338

02/29/2024 12:24:10 PM

Simple and delicious! I've used this recipe with Williams chili seasoning dozens of times. Definitely our family favorite!

Esmee Williams

12/15/2015 01:01:50 PM

This is a great recipe for that classic chili I crave on freezing cold, drizzly Seattle nights. It's been hard to find a recipe my kids like, but they gobbled up bowls this. I added chopped onions and sour cream to make extra yummy - and gave them tortilla chips for dipping.

Sandra Rodriguez

01/02/2025 11:20:42 PM

So simple, yet so satisfying.

TidySpice4688

09/25/2022 06:05:38 PM

Great recipe, I doubled it!

dds

02/23/2022 10:44:31 AM

Something missing.

T-N-T Furniture Assembly

02/24/2020 01:11:19 AM

I've made this numerous time and my family absolutely loves it.

snacker23

12/29/2019 02:41:21 AM

Loved it. This recipe works.

Kimberly Wallace

02/16/2019 01:23:22 AM

Yes

Rose Marie Robinson

11/11/2017 12:36:36 AM

Easy and delicious. Wonderful for those cold winter days.

Kuaks

02/04/2016 08:30:11 PM

Tried this, It was amazing!!

Rock_lobster

01/19/2016 05:37:09 AM

30 minute Chili from Rotel Haiku: "Had to add alot, to make this more flavorful. Still, basic & good." Well, it was an easy chili to throw together, but the only flavor came from the seasoning packet, the goop from the can of chili beans, and the Rotel, so I had to doll up my bowl a little more when I served it; maybe if it simmered for longer than 10 min. the flavors would've had more of an opportunity to develop, but I think it really needs alot more doctoring up in the ingredient department to be more than just another basic chili. Froze the leftovers and plan on using them either over baked potatoes or in a Frito pie.