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    Home » What We're Eating » Dinner » Cowboy Chili - Aunt Bee's 5-Ingredient Recipe

    Cowboy Chili - Aunt Bee's 5-Ingredient Recipe

    Published: Oct 30, 2015 by Blair Lonergan

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    With just 5 simple ingredients and about 30 minutes you can pull together this easy dinner recipe -- perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a nutritious meal on the table FAST! Aunt Bee's 5-Ingredient Cowboy Chili is healthy and filling comfort food that everyone loves!

    Cowboy Chili  in a white bowl topped with chips

    When I think of "cowboy food," I think of simple, hearty, and bold ingredients...plus beef and pinto beans! This chili definitely meets that criteria. 🙂

    Borning and leave simmering in the Crock Pot all day long. But let's be real: there are plenty of days when I'm just not that organized. Instead, I'm scrounging around at the last minute to try to figure out what I can feed my family (with the food that I have in my house).

    Cowboy Chili in a white bowl topped with sour cream and scallions

    Aunt Bee's chili recipe is perfect for those last-minute rushed evenings because it uses just a few very basic kitchen staples and it comes together in about 30 minutes.

    How To Serve Your Cowboy Chili

    My kids like it served over elbow macaroni, but I also think it's great on its own topped with some Fritos or served with a side of skillet cornbread (there's nothing wrong with a boxed mix!).

    Here are some extra topping you might also like;

    • Sour cream
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Chives
    • Scallions
    • Cooked bacon
    • Serve with salad

    Cowboy Chili in a white bowl topped with chips and sour cream

    File this one away...you just might need it SOON!

    Looking for other delicious dinner ideas? Try these favorites:

    • Dump-and-Bake Chicken Taco Casserole
    • Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
    • Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff
    • Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole

    If you’ve tried my Aunt Bee's Cowboy Chili or any other recipe on The Seasoned Mom then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to see what I’m getting up to.

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    Aunt Bee's 5-Ingredient Cowboy Chili

    An easy 5 ingredient cowboy chili that's so comforting and easy to make
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chili recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6 -8 servings
    Calories 171kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lb. ground beef
    • 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup chili sauce
    • For serving: Fritos or other corn chips or tortilla chips; cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions

    Instructions

    • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain and return to skillet.
    • Stir in soup mix, chili powder, beans, chili sauce, and 1 ½ cups water. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      October 30, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Oh this five ingredient chili sounds amazing, Blair! What a perfect bowl of comfort food! I've never made a chili with so few ingredients before, so I'm loving this. Just perfect!

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      • Blair

        October 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Thank you so much, Gayle!! You can't believe how good this tastes with so little effort. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anna @ Sunny Side Ups

      October 30, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Yup, down here in Arizona, a lot of "cowboy food" is served, and it's always about the beef and the beans! 🙂 More and more lately, I'm scrambling to get dinner made and served last-minute, and this chili is such a perfect meal for that! Pinning to make soon!

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Oh, good! I'm so glad to know that my take on "cowboy" food is relatively accurate. 🙂 Enjoy this one!

        Reply
    3. Sherry

      March 27, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Am going to make aunt bee's chili tomorrow. .sounds awesome!...will let you know how it turns out..will make the dump and bake in a day..all sounds wonderful

      Reply
    4. Emily Kemp

      August 22, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Wow this looks so comforting and delicious, I absolutely love chili!

      Reply
      • Blair

        August 22, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks, Emily! We love chili too, and this is definitely an easy one!

        Reply
    5. Jessi

      January 18, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      What chili sauce do you recommend?? 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 18, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        Hi, Jessi! I usually use the Heinz chili sauce. 🙂

        Reply
        • Jessi

          January 19, 2020 at 3:01 pm

          Ok great! Thank you!

          Reply

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