Love chili but don’t have the time to let it simmer? This 30-minute skillet chili gives you all the feels without the time commitment. Just look at that steamy goodness!

Skillet Chili

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 cup chopped garden mushrooms
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 12 oz can light beer (I used Coors Light)
  • 12 oz can diced tomatoes (optional-with hot peppers)
  • 1 tbsp ground coffee
  • 1 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup (honey works too!)
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Saute onions and peppers in a drizzle of olive oil in your skillet. Once translucent, brown the meat in the onion goodness.
  • Add the beer, tomatoes and spices and bring to a light boil. Add in the mushrooms, ground coffee and maple syrup. Allow to simmer together for about 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per 2-cup serving)
Calories: 276
Protein: 24 grams
Carbohydrate: 13g
Fat: 11.5g (4.6g saturated)

This recipe is great for cleaning out the fridge. Add leftover veggies like zucchini, spinach, or rice from last night’s dinner to bulk it up. Anything goes! I served mine with a cornbread muffin.
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