Go Back
+ servings
overhead shot of best canned chili in a bowl with crackers and cheese.
Print

Out of a Can Chili

Less than 15 minutes will have your family enjoying this hearty Out of a Can Chili. Top off with cheese and crackers for the perfect comfort food any time of year.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy chili
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • large pot
  • can opener

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef I like to use 80/20 mix
  • 10.75 ounce can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 can water use the tomato soup can
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomato, chili ready
  • 15.8 ounce can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 15.8 ounce can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can chili with beans
  • 15 ounce can chili no beans
  • 15.5 ounce can chili beans

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the ground beef. Cook in a large pot on medium/high heat for around 5 minutes. Drain the grease and add back to the pot.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Drain and rinse the cannellini and kidney beans, then add to the pot.
    15.8 ounce can cannellini beans, 15.8 ounce can dark red kidney beans
  • Add the rest of the canned items, then add the tomato soup and one can of water.
    10.75 ounce can condensed tomato soup, 1 can water, 14.5 ounce can diced tomato, chili ready, 15 ounce can chili with beans, 15 ounce can chili no beans, 15.5 ounce can chili beans
  • Put a lid on it and let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with sharp cheddar cheese and crackers. Enjoy!

Video

Visit YouTube for a video of how to make this Out of a Can Chili

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • To store: let any leftovers cool slightly and add to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.