Lighter Beef Chili Recipe

Name: Lighter Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 lb ground sirloin; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 lb ground sirloin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium-high.
2
Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Add tomato paste, chili powder, and cocoa powder.
5
Cook, stirring, until mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add beef, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes (with their juice) and beans.
8
Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, and cook until chili is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
9
Serve with toppings, if desired.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Lighter Beef 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.

Lighter Beef Chili

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