Beef and Bean Chili
Make our mouthwatering beef and bean chili recipe your go-to meal. It's easy to customize and always a hit at potlucks and parties.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, quartered, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can mild green chile peppers
- 1 to 2 tsp chopped jalapeño (optional)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- Dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 small bay leaf
- Water or beef broth as needed
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
- Shredded cheese, for garnish
- Cornbread (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sliced onion and cook, breaking up the beef and stirring, for 5 minutes.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound ground beef | 1 large onion
- Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking and stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink.1 green bell pepper | 1 tsp minced garlic
- Add the tomatoes, green chile peppers, jalapeño (if using), tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cayenne, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Check periodically and add a small amount of water or broth if necessary.1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 (4-ounce) can mild green chile peppers | 1 to 2 tsp chopped jalapeño (optional) | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 tbsp chili powder | 1 1/2 tsp salt | Dash cayenne pepper | 1 small bay leaf | Water or beef broth as needed
- Add the pinto beans and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans
- Garnish the chili with shredded cheese and serve with freshly baked cornbread if desired.Shredded cheese | Cornbread (optional)
The flavor improves after a rest, so this chili is great made a day ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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