15-Minute Beef and Bean Chili Skillet

Feast Your Eyes!'s Note:

Stovetop skillet cooking is especially handy for quick meals. This dinner will only take a few minutes to prepare but it rewards with a big bold taste. Serve it up for a weekend meal along with a tossed green salad and you will have a sure winner.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion , chopped (divided)
• ½ cup green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes , coarsely chopped
• 1 cup canned green beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned dark red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned black-eyed peas , rinsed and drained
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 ½ ounces chili seasoning mix , mix (About 1 1/2 envelopes)
• red pepper flakes , to taste
• 2⁄3; cup water
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
• corn chips , crumbled (Fritos )

Directions:

1. In a large, heavy-bottom skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; add 1/2 cup onion and the bell pepper. Cook until soft.
2. Crumble the ground beef and add to the skillet; combine with the onions and green peppers. Cook meat until well browned. Season with salt and pepper. Pour off excess meat drippings.
3. Add the tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans and blackeye peas to the skillet; give a good stir to throughly combine.
4. In a small mixing bowl add the ketchup, chili seasonings, red pepper flakes, and water; mix well.
5. Add chili-ketchup mixture to skillet; mix well to incorporate flavors. Cook and stir for 5 - 7 minutes.
6. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, and the shredded cheddar and corn chips over the top.
7. A freshly tossed green salad and warm cornbread will make this meal complete.

Reviews

[French Tart]

Absolutley wonderful. a real winner for us! Quick, easy, tasty and on the table in a flash.......why bother making chili any other way! I had to adjust the heat, as my husband is a bit of a wimp when it comes to chili, but I just added some hot chili sauce on my plate! Served this with grated cheese, chopped green onions and tortilla chips.........DELICIOUS thanks! Made for PAC Autumn 2009 - such a wonderful recipe, thanks! FT:-)