Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends and family. This hearty chili combines tender ground beef, a variety of beans, and a medley of spices that work in harmony to create a robust flavor profile. Whether you’re serving it on game day or enjoying a quiet night at home, this dish promises to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Top it off with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible meal that everyone will love.
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)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced garlic in the pot for one minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes; stir occasionally.
- If too thick, add up to ½ cup water for desired consistency.
- Whisk masa harina with a little water until smooth and stir into the chili; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in kidney and pinto beans; warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg