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One Pot Quinoa Chili with Meat

A hearty and flavorful one-pot chili packed with lean beef, vegetables, and quinoa, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 red pepper (chopped) red pepper (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced) garlic cloves (minced)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Canned & Jarred Goods

  • 1 796 mL can can no-salt added diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth (or more as needed)
  • 1 540 mL can can no salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked black beans)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup dry uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Toppings & Garnishes

  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Dollop of Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Cook ground beef in a large pot until no longer pink, then drain.
  • Add onion, red pepper, and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in spices.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, beans, corn, and quinoa; simmer for 20-30 minutes until quinoa is fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and texture.
Keyword Beef, Chili, Quinoa