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A hearty bowl of Pioneer Woman Chili topped with cheese and cilantro.

Pioneer Woman Chili

A warm and comforting chili featuring ground beef, beans, and simple spices, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Aromatics
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Base Ingredients
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
Thickening and Beans
  • 1/4 cup masa harina (or cornstarch as an alternative)
  • 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it into pieces, cooking until evenly browned. Drain excess fat from the pot.
  2. Add diced garlic and tomato sauce, stirring until the garlic is fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne. Stir to combine and reduce heat, covering to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  2. If chili is too thick, add a splash of water.
  3. In a bowl, whisk masa harina with water until smooth. Stir into the chili to thicken.
  4. Add drained beans, simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with cheese, green onions, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Brown the beef well for better flavor. Taste and adjust salt and chili powder as it cooks. Use masa harina for a slight corn flavor and thicker texture. Cornstarch also works if you need a substitute. Add a little water if it gets too thick while simmering. Drain and rinse the beans to reduce extra salt.

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