Description
Breakfast chili with eggs is a delightful dish that combines the hearty flavors of chili with the richness of eggs, perfect for starting your day on a high note.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Kidney beans: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g)
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, diced (any color)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 4 large
- Shredded cheese: 1 cup (about 100 g)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add kidney beans and diced tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Poach the eggs in a separate saucepan with gently simmering water for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the chili in bowls, topped with a poached egg, shredded cheese, and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better flavor.
- Experiment with different types of beans.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
- Store chili and poached eggs separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast chili, eggs, hearty breakfast, meal prep, protein-rich