Jailhouse Chili

Name: Jailhouse Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. pinto beans; 8 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 3 c. onions, chopped; 2 lb. ground beef; 2 cans (28 oz. each) tomatoes (undrained); 1 (4 oz.) can chopped chilies; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 3 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Eats Now Editorial Team · 913 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Jailhouse Chili – a delicious recipe with pinto beans, water, salt, salad oil, onions, ground beef. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 lb. pinto beans
8 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. salad oil
3 c. onions, chopped
2 lb. ground beef
2 cans (28 oz. each) tomatoes (undrained)
1 (4 oz.) can chopped chilies
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Add 1 teaspoon salt and simmer 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.
2
Drain and set aside.

913

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. pinto beans, 8 c. water, 1 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. salad oil, and more.

Yes, Jailhouse 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
913 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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