Southern Living Beef And Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Southern Living Beef And Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 stalks celery, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb stew meat; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 16 ounces kidney beans, undrained

Servings: persons

4 stalks celery, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb stew meat
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
16 ounces kidney beans, undrained

1
Saute first 5 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until tender.
2
Remove veggies from pan.
3
After cutting into smaller pieces, rub salt and pepper over stew meat and brown in skillet along with ground beef.
4
Place sauteed veggies and meat into crock pot.
5
Add tomato sauce and next five ingredients into beef mixture and stir well.
6
Cook on high for 4 hours then on low for 2-3 more hours.
7
If more liquid is needed, sometimes I add a bit of beef broth and some jalapeno juice (for extra spice) or just some extra water.
8
Add beans the last hour of cooking.
9
Serve with an assortment of condiments: shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese. diced onion, tortilla chips.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 stalks celery, chopped, 3 green onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern Living 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Living Beef And Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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