In-cab cooking: Simple recipe for warming bowl of chili

Updated Jan 20, 2026
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Few dishes are as welcome or as warming on a cold winter day on the road as a bowl of chili.

With this recipe and some simple utensils, you can make you own right in the comfort of your trucks cab.

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped

• 1⁄2 lb. ground beef

• 2⁄3 cup stewed tomatoes

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• 1 cup kidney beans

• 1⁄2 cup water

• 2 tsp chili powder

• Garlic powder

• Salt

• Pepper

Directions

1. In the RoadPro Saucepan, sauté the onion and beef until meat is browned and onion is tender. (Approx. 15-20 mins)

2. Stir in the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.

3. Stir in a dash of chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

4. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour.

5. Serve and enjoy!

* For a spicier chili, add hot sauce as desired.