Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to any gathering. With its rich blend of spices, seasoned ground beef, and a variety of beans, this chili is perfect for family dinners, game days, or cozy nights in. Its versatility allows you to prepare it on the stovetop, in a Crock Pot, or even in an Instant Pot, making it an easy go-to meal for any occasion. Enjoy it topped with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup masa harina (white or yellow)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced garlic and tomato sauce; cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Mix masa harina with ½ cup of water in a small bowl; add to the chili.
- Incorporate kidney beans and pinto beans; let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with garnishes such as shredded cheese or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg