Chili with Beans Recipe

Name: Chili with Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans, drain and rinse the beans (restaurant size); 5 lbs lean ground beef; 1 -2 onion, diced; 4 bell peppers, diced; 4 anaheim chilies, diced; 2 yellow chiles, diced; 2 jalapeno chiles, diced; 2 serrano chilies, diced; 2 cans crushed tomatoes (not restaurant size -- I think 28 oz.); 1 cup chili seasoning mix; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ¼ cup paprika; ¼ cup new mexico chili powder; ¼ cup california chili powder; ½ teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

1 can pinto beans, drain and rinse the beans (restaurant size)
5 lbs lean ground beef
1 -2 onion, diced
4 bell peppers, diced
4 anaheim chilies, diced
2 yellow chiles, diced
2 jalapeno chiles, diced
2 serrano chilies, diced
2 cans crushed tomatoes (not restaurant size -- I think 28 oz.)
1 cup chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ cup paprika
¼ cup new mexico chili powder
¼ cup california chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano

1
Mix all and store in sealed container.
2
Use 4 teaspoons with 1 pound of ground beef for chili with beans.
3
Adjust seasoning more or lesss to taste.
4
Place all of the above except the meat into a large kettle.
5
Turn the heat on low.
6
Scramble the ground beef in a pan.
7
Drain the fat off of it.
8
Then add 1 cup of chili seasoning.
9
Add 1 cup water.
10
Gently heat the meat with the spices.
11
Then pour into the bean and pepper mixture.
12
If mixture is too thick you can add 1 cup more water.
13
Heat till mixture simmers and the peppers and onions cook.
14
Be sure and heat on low to medium or stay right with it and stir or it will scorch.

1709

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can pinto beans, drain and rinse the beans (restaurant size), 5 lbs lean ground beef, 1 -2 onion, diced, 4 bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Chili with Beans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili with Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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