No Beans Beef Chili with Cornmeal Recipe

Name: No Beans Beef Chili with Cornmeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each green bell peppers chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 10 ounces enchilada sauce; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 4.5 ounces black olives canned, drained; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 2 cups water; 1 cup cornmeal yellow; 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
1 each onions chopped
1 each green bell peppers chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
10 ounces enchilada sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce
4.5 ounces black olives canned, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
2 cups water
1 cup cornmeal yellow
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper un til the meat turns brown.
2
Drain fat.
3
Transfer to Crock-Pot.
4
Stir in enchilad a sauce, tomato sauce, olives, chili powder, salt, oregano, and cumin.
5
Cover a nd cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
6
In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil and gradually stir in the cornmeal.
7
Reduce heat to low and cook until thick.
8
Drop the cornmeal by tablespoons onto the chili.
9
Increase heat to high if cooking on low.
10
Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes.
11
Sprinkle cornmeal with cheese and cook until cheese is melted.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1 each onions chopped, 1 each green bell peppers chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, No Beans Beef Chili with Cornmeal 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!

No Beans Beef Chili with Cornmeal

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Variations & substitutions

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