Description
Pioneer Woman Chili brings hearty Texan comfort to your dinner table with robust flavors and rich beef. Simmered slowly with bold spices and classic ingredients, this chili promises a warm, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (0.91 kilograms) ground beef
Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces / 411 grams each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat to reduce greasiness and enhance the chili’s overall texture.
- Add diced onions to the pot, sautéing until they become translucent and soft.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly to release its aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the meat mixture.
- Gently toast the spices for approximately one minute, allowing their flavors to intensify and meld together.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to create a rich base.
- Add beef broth to enhance the liquid consistency and depth of flavor.
- Incorporate kidney beans and pinto beans, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the chili slowly develop its flavors for 35-40 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, adjusting salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
- Serve the chili piping hot in individual bowls.
- Garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced avocado, or crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture and remove excess fat for a cleaner, more robust chili flavor.
- Toast spices briefly to awaken their intense aromatics and deepen the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier protein option without compromising rich flavor.
- Let chili rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg