Cowboy's Chili Recipe

Name: Cowboy's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained; 2 tablespoons of ground red chili peppers; 1 teaspoon celery salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups water; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
2 tablespoons of ground red chili peppers
1 teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3 cups water
1 small cinnamon stick
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and garlic, cook until onion is translucent.
3
Add meat to the pot and break up any lumps in the pot.
4
Stir occasionally until meat is evenly browned.
5
Stir in the remaining ingredients until the green peppers.
6
Bring to boil, lower the heat to simmer, cover, cook for 2 1/2 hours stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in the green peppers and kidney beans and simmer uncovered for 1/2 hour.
8
Remove the cinnamon stick and the bay leaf.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to your liking.
10
Enjoy!

479

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* 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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained, and more.

Yes, Cowboy's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cowboy's Chili

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