Description
This hearty Pioneer Woman Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, it’s a classic recipe that’s easy to prepare and sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef (80–85% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Thickener:
- ¼ cup masa harina
- ½ cup water
Beans:
- 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic and tomato sauce, stirring for about 1 minute. Mix in seasonings. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed.
- Thicken: Whisk masa harina with water, then stir into the chili. Add drained beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Notes
- For stovetop, crock‑pot, or Instant Pot: all methods work—adjust liquid accordingly.
- Garnish ideas: cheddar cheese, onion, lime wedges, tortilla chips, sour cream, or avocado.
- To freeze, cool fully and store up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (also adaptable to Crock Pot or Instant Pot)
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (≈1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 84mg
