Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul and tantalizes your taste buds. This hearty dish features savory ground beef simmered to perfection with robust beans and a blend of spices, bringing a delightful taste of the American Southwest right to your dinner table. Ideal for cozy evenings or gatherings, this easy-to-make chili is not just delicious but also customizable to fit your family’s preferences. Top it off with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs for an added burst of flavor. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or enjoying leftovers for lunch, this chili is sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- 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 (white or yellow)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Diced green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown 2 pounds of ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté 2 cloves of diced garlic in the pot for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin and oregano, plus salt and cayenne pepper; stir well.
- Reduce heat and let the chili simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If needed, adjust consistency with water; then whisk 1/4 cup masa harina with water until smooth and add to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in drained kidney and pinto beans, allowing them to warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg