Spicy Ground Beef and Pinto Bean Chili

Name: Spicy Ground Beef and Pinto Bean Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 to 1 hot chile pepper (e.g., jalapeño, serrano, or habanero), seeded and finely minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 5 tablespoons pure mild chile powder (e.g., New Mexican chile powder); 3 pounds ground beef (coarse grind, if possible); 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, or Italian leaf oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 leaf bay leaf; 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and canned nacho-sliced jalapeno peppers, for optional garnish

A robust stovetop beef chili features ground beef, hot peppers, New Mexican chile powder, and various seasonings for a spicy flavor.

⭐ 4.6 (29 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 120 minTotal: 145 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, cook onions in oil over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, minced chile peppers, and cumin; cook for 2 minutes.
Add chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 additional minutes.
Brown ground beef with oregano and salt until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, cayenne pepper, and a bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 1.5 hours.
Stir in pinto beans, crushing some to thicken, and season with additional salt and cayenne.
Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1665 kcal

Carbohydrate: 208 g

Cholesterol: 151 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 116 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 2736 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 43 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g