Spicy Mexican Chili

Spicy Mexican Chili is a medium Mexican recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by MaxiRecipes on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 42 min | Total: 1 hr 7 min

Cost: $9.40 total, $2.35 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 Red bell pepper (Core and dice)
  • 2 Onions (Coarsely sliced)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (Finely chopped)
  • 400 g Ground beef (Trim any visible fat)
  • 2 c. à soupe Olive oil (For cooking)
  • 4 Canned peeled tomatoes (Whole, lightly crush)
  • 250 g Canned red beans (Drained and rinsed)
  • 150 g Canned corn (Drained)
  • 1 c. à café Sweet paprika
  • ½ c. à café Hot paprika (sweet pepper)
  • ½ c. à café Chili powder (Rissa or cayenne) (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 c. à café Salt
  • ½ c. à café Ground black pepper
  • 100 ml Water (To help initial cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables

    Core the red bell pepper, cut into dice. Coarsely slice the two onions. Chop the two garlic cloves.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Sauté onion and pepper

    Pour 2 c. à soupe olive oil into the sauté pan, heat over medium heat. Add the onions and pepper, sauté for 2 minutes until they start to brown.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: moyen

  3. Gentle cooking with water

    Add 100 ml water, cover the pan and let simmer for 15 minutes over medium‑low heat.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: moyen

  4. Cook the ground meat

    Deglaze the pan, add the ground meat. Cook for 3 minutes breaking it up with the spoon until well browned.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: moyen

  5. Incorporate the tomatoes

    Add the 4 whole peeled tomatoes, lightly crush them with the spoon. Cook for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: moyen

  6. Season

    Season with salt (1 c. à café), pepper (½ c. à café), add sweet paprika (1 c. à café), hot paprika (½ c. à café) and Rissa chili (½ c. à café). Mix well.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Add the red beans

    Stir in the drained red beans, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: faible

  8. Finish with the corn

    Add the drained corn, heat for an additional 2 minutes just to warm it.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: faible

  9. Serve

    Serve the chili hot, accompanied by white or whole‑grain rice.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
6 g

Dietary info: Gluten‑free, High in protein, low-calorie, high-fiber

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Spicy Mexican Chili

Recipe by MaxiRecipes

A rich-flavored Mexican chili, with red bell pepper, onions, ground meat, red beans, corn and a slightly spicy spice blend. Perfect for a comforting dinner, served with rice.

MediumMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
14m
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 4m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$9.40
Total cost
$2.35
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté onion and pepper without burning them.
  • Cook the meat until well browned.
  • Simmer the red beans long enough for flavors to meld without the dish becoming too watery.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil: avoid splatters.
  • Use a sharp knife to reduce the risk of cuts.

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