During winter term, I love making different types of comforting soups and stews. They are easy, cheap and can feed you and all of your roommates while also making your house smell awesome. Recently at one of my work meetings, my manager made us all this chili and it has become one of my favorite meals to make for dinner. It will cost you under $20 dollars and can be made with very little effort, which is perfect after an exhausting day of class, work, meetings, internships and more.

Easy

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes

Servings: 4

chili

Photo by Judy Holtz

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3 cups tomato soup
3 cans beans (I use kidney and pinto)
3 tablespoons spice mix( salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper)
1 yellow onion

Optional ingredients:
Sour cream
Diced green onions
Cheddar cheese
Cornbread

Directions:
1. In a large pot, brown turkey or beef with a generous amount of olive oil on medium heat until meat is fully cooked. Add 1 tablespoon of spice mix to season the meat.

2. Once meat is cooked and seasoned, pour in the tomato soup, drained beans, diced onion, the remaining amount of spice mix.

chili

Photo by Judy Holtz

3. Stir all ingredients together, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and let cook for 1 hour.

chili

Photo by Judy Holtz

4. Top with your toppings of choice.

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Photo by Marissa Arnett

5. Devour.