Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe is a comforting, hearty dish that brings together savory ground beef, bold spices, and robust beans for a meal that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy dinners with family or friends, this chili is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a quiet night in, this recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup masa harina
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
- Sauté minced garlic in the pot for one minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings (chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cayenne). Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If too thick, add up to ½ cup water for desired consistency.
- Whisk masa harina with water until smooth; stir into chili and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in kidney and pinto beans; warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg