Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili is a delightful, hearty dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. Perfect for gatherings, busy weeknights, or cozy weekends at home, this chili combines rich flavors with easy-to-find ingredients. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a nourishing meal ready in no time. Customize it with your favorite toppings or adjust the spice level to suit your preferences. Whether enjoyed by itself or paired with cornbread or tortilla chips, this savory chili recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or 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: chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg