Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Pioneer Woman Chili, a classic beef chili recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Pour in water, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Thicken the Chili: Mix masa harina with water to form a slurry. Stir into the chili along with beans. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the chili, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute cornmeal for masa harina if needed, though it may alter the texture slightly.
- This chili tastes even better the next day and is great for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
