Best Ever Chunky Chili Recipe

Name: Best Ever Chunky Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans; 1 1/2 cups dried navy beans; water; 1 small bay leaf; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 green pepper, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 (32 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans
1 1/2 cups dried navy beans
water
1 small bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 (32 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups ketchup
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1
Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; set aside to soak at least 1 hour. Rinse, discarding bean water and recover beans with more water by 2-inches. Season and pressure cook, see tips (or soak overnight, then season and cook for 60-90 min, adding water as necessary).
2
Tips: Bring a 5 qt pressure cooker up to 15 lb pressure (PSI, 2nd ring for 2nd generation cookers). Cook 15 minutes @ sea level (adding 1 minute per 1000 ft in altitude) or consult the Ball Blue Book.
3
Softening Beans: NEVER add acidic foods (such as tomato products, lemon juice or vinegar) BEFORE the beans are fully softened.
4
In a 2nd large stock pot, brown the meat and veggies, add remaining ingredients and softened beans, simmer uncovered 1 hour.

575

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans, 1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, water, 1 small bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Chunky Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Ever Chunky Chili

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