Bean-and-Beef Chili

Name: Bean-and-Beef Chili
Prep time: 2 h 40 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 kilograms boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 850 grams pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 794 grams whole plum tomatoes, coarsely crushed with your hands; 8 servings Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or diced avocado, for topping; 79 milliliters chili powder; 8 cloves garlic, chopped; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 414 milliliters low-sodium beef broth; 2 larges onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 79 milliliters brewed espresso or strong coffee; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil, plus more as needed

Bean-and-Beef Chili might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 599 calories, 48g of protein, and 34g of fat each. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for The Super Bowl. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have beef broth, chili powder, onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of American food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, about 4 minutes, adding more oil as needed.

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Salt And Pepper

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Beef

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Transfer to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the pot.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes.

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Onion

Add 1/3 cup chili powder, the oregano and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.

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Oregano

Return the meat to the pot and stir in the tomatoes with their juices, broth, espresso and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.

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Pinto Beans

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Tomato

Broth

Beef

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Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder into the chili. Divide among bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream and/or avocado.

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Chili Powder

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This base recipe is relatively tame; a last-minute hit of chili powder adds just a touch of heat.

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Chili Powder

Base

Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles to the pot with the tomato paste, then continue as directed.

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Dried Arbol Chile

Tomato Paste

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Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles with the tomato paste and continue as directed, omitting the beans. Stir in 1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos before serving.

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Dried Arbol Chile

Pickled Jalapenos