Cozy Beef and Bean Chili
A warm, comforting bowl of lean ground beef, tender red kidney beans, sweet corn, and rich marinara sauce. Made with gentle warming spices to soothe a sore throat while delivering high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ten + Lila
Ten created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef to the dry pan. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up any large clumps, until the meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
Look for: the meat is completely browned and no pink remains
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Add the canned red kidney beans
Add the canned red kidney beans, canned whole kernel corn, canned pinto beans, and jarred marinara sauce to the saucepan with the browned beef. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the chili simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the beans and corn are heated through.
Look for: the sauce has thickened slightly and the beans and corn are heated through
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Remove the saucepan from the heat
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Transfer the warm chili to a serving bowl. Let it cool for 2 minutes to a comfortable, throat-soothing temperature before eating.
Allow: 2 minutes
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