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Easy Skillet Beef Chili
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of easy skillet beef chili for a quick, cozy dinner. Packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices, it’s ready in just 30 minutes and topped with crispy McCain Smiles fries for a fun, kid-approved twist on chili night. This easy skillet beef chili is hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. If you try it, I’d love to hear what you think!

Ingredients
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Instructions
- Step 1
Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
- Step 2
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Step 3
Add the ground beef, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika and cumin and then saute for 5 minutes or until the beef is cooked through.
- Step 4
Add the beans, tomatoes, and lime juice and then simmer for an additional 3 minutes to reduce slightly and heat through.
- Step 5
While the chili is cooking, place the Smiles in an air fryer basket or baking sheet in the oven and cook according to package directions.
- Step 6
Serve with toppings on the side
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