Chili With Beans

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty, slow-simmered stew packed with tender beef and earthy pinto beans.
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This robust Chili With Beans is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings or casual gatherings. The deep, savory flavor comes from browning lean sirloin beef and slow-cooking it with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne for heat. Pinto beans add a creamy texture and extra protein, making this dish incredibly filling without being heavy. The long simmering time allows the flavors to meld into a rich, complex sauce that thickens beautifully over time. It’s perfect served over rice, with cornbread, or simply on its own. A reliable, satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day.

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Chili With Beans

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 419.1

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This robust Chili With Beans is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings or casual gatherings. The deep, savory flavor comes from browning lean sirloin beef and slow-cooking it with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne for heat. Pinto beans add a creamy texture and extra protein, making this dish incredibly filling without being heavy. The long simmering time allows the flavors to meld into a rich, complex sauce that thickens beautifully over time. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect served over rice, with cornbread, or simply on its own. A reliable, satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse dried pinto beans thoroughly and soak in cold water overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then place them in a large pot with fresh water, covering them by two inches.
  3. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.
  4. While beans cook, cut lean beef sirloin into 1/2-inch cubes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  6. Brown the beef cubes in batches, ensuring they sear well, then transfer to the bean pot.
  7. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until softened and translucent.
  8. Add garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the onions; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Stir in tomato sauce, beef stock, and hot sauce until combined.
  10. Pour the meat and sauce mixture into the pot with the cooked beans.
  11. Season with salt and chopped jalapeños to taste.
  12. Simmer the chili uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
  13. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 419.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g26%
Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
Cholesterol 89.6mg30%
Sodium 1465.2mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g10%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g85%
Sugars 4.9g
Protein 43.5g87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beans, beef, pinto, simmer, spicy, comfort food, dinner, hearty, cumin, oregano, slow cooker, protein, tex-mex, warm, stew, family meal, easy, classic, meal prep
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