Quick & Easy Wilderness Chili
This hearty chili is a longtime family favorite that comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights, gatherings, or chili cook-offs.
Quick & Easy Wilderness Chili
A quick and flavorful chili made with ground beef, ranch-style beans, tomato sauce, and a touch of honey BBQ sauce. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2-2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 3 (15 ounce) cans Ranch Style Beans (black label) I have also used western beans and it works out great.
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can full of water (from the bean can)
- 1/2 cup honey bbq sauce (or as desired)
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.Add the ranch-style beans, tomato sauce, water, honey BBQ sauce, and chili powder. Stir to combine.Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with shredded cheese, cornbread, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This chili is easy to adjust — add more chili powder for extra heat or a splash of BBQ sauce for more sweetness.Ranch-style beans give this chili great flavor, but western-style beans also work well.Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
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