Description
Experience the comforting warmth of The Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe, a delightful blend of savory beef, hearty beans, and rich spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied and craving more. With its robust flavor profile and versatile serving options, you can customize each bowl to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed solo or topped with cheese and sour cream, this chili is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup masa harina (for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
- Sauté minced garlic for one minute.
- Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes along with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 60 minutes.
- If too thick, add water to adjust consistency.
- Whisk masa harina with water until smooth; stir into chili and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in the kidney and pinto beans; heat through for about 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with preferred toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg