Description
This Comforting Beef Chili Bake is a hearty, cozy dish made with seasoned ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, then baked until rich and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners, cold evenings, and make-ahead meals that bring everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 400 g canned kidney beans, drained
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, cooking briefly.
- Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until thick and bubbling.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level to your taste. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day. Serve with bread, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg