15-Minute Beef and Bean Chili Skillet

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  cup onion, chopped (divided)
• 1⁄2 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
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1 1⁄2 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.