Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night at home. This savory chili combines robust ground beef, tender beans, and a medley of spices, creating a flavor-packed dish that warms the soul. With its easy preparation and customizable toppings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you enjoy it over rice, in a bread bowl, or topped with shredded cheese and sour cream, this chili promises satisfaction in every bite. Make a big batch, savor the leftovers throughout the week, or freeze some for later—this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and green bell pepper and mincing the garlic. Rinse the kidney and pinto beans under cold water.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground meat until cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and beef broth; mix well.
- Add kidney beans and pinto beans along with chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover partially with a lid and simmer for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, let your chili simmer longer than an hour. Customize with various toppings such as avocado slices or tortilla chips for added texture. To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute ground meat with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
