The Pioneer Woman Chili

The Pioneer Woman Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with rich spices, tender ground beef, and a medley of beans. Perfect for a cozy dinner or game day, this chili strikes the right balance of spice and warmth. Top it with cheese, sour cream, or green onions for a personalized touch. It’s comfort food at its finest, satisfying and easy to make for any occasion!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Knife and cutting board
• Ladle

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil, for cooking

Directions

1. Cook the Ground Beef:
   Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the Seasonings:
   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Incorporate the Liquids:
   Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer the Chili:
   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the Beans:
   Stir in the kidney beans and cook for an additional 15 minutes to heat through.
7. Taste and Adjust:
   Adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to your liking.
8. Serve:
   Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or tortilla chips as desired.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition (per serving, based on 8 servings)

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 540mg

This chili is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether served on its own or alongside cornbread. It’s a dish that brings everyone back for seconds! 🌶️🍲

The Pioneer Woman Chili

The Pioneer Woman Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with rich spices, tender ground beef, and a medley of beans. Perfect for a cozy dinner or game day, this chili strikes the right balance of spice and warmth. Top it with cheese, sour cream, or green onions for a personalized touch. It’s comfort food at its finest, satisfying and easy to make for any occasion!

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Equipment

• Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Knife and cutting board
• Ladle

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes
• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

 

• Cook the Ground Beef:
• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
• Sauté the Vegetables:
• Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
• Add the Seasonings:
• Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
• Incorporate the Liquids:
• Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
• Simmer the Chili:
• Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the Beans:
• Stir in the kidney beans and cook for an additional 15 minutes to heat through.
• Taste and Adjust:
• Adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to your liking.