Classic Beef and Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Classic Beef and Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Crushed Jalapeno Pepper (or 1 Tablespoon Cayenne); 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed.; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Chili Ready Red Beans, Undrained; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Tomatoes; 4 whole Small Roma Or Heirloom Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme; 3 cups Water Or Stock Of Your Choice; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Crushed Jalapeno Pepper (or 1 Tablespoon Cayenne)
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Cumin
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed.
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Chili Ready Red Beans, Undrained
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Tomatoes
4 whole Small Roma Or Heirloom Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano
2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
3 cups Water Or Stock Of Your Choice
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For Garnish

1
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high and add the meat.
2
Brown all over, then add the onions and garlic.
3
Saute 2 minutes, until the onions have softened.
4
Add the crushed jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
5
Bloom spices for 1 minute while tossing everything around.
6
Add the beans and tomatoes, along with all the herbs.
7
Add the water (or stock of your choice) and simmer 20 minutes.
8
Add the mustard, honey, brown sugar and cider; simmer for an hour.
9
Taste it, toss in more salt and pepper if needed.
10
Serve chili garnished with cilantro and cheddar cheese.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Crushed Jalapeno Pepper (or 1 Tablespoon Cayenne), and more.

Yes, Classic Beef and Bean 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.

Classic Beef and Bean Chili

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