- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can hot chili beans
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, or to taste
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir onion into the beef. Season beef with chili powder and stir; add chili beans and tomatoes. Season chili with salt and pepper. Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until thick, at least 1 hour.