Description
Breakfast chili with eggs is a delightful dish that combines the hearty flavors of chili with the richness of eggs, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Kidney beans: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g), with juice
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, diced (about 1 medium bell pepper)
- 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.
- Prepare the base by dicing the bell pepper and onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with juice, then season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Let the chili simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the chili simmers, prepare the eggs by frying or poaching them to your preference.
- Serve the chili in bowls, topped with a sunny-side-up egg and shredded cheese, garnished with cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or quinoa.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This dish is great for meal prep; store in the fridge for quick breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- 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 meal, nutritious breakfast, meal prep