Description
Hearty cowboy chili delivers robust flavors from Texas ranch kitchens with bold spices and tender beef. Simmered ingredients create a comforting meal that connects home cooks to western culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds ground beef
Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring complete rendering of fat before carefully draining excess grease.
- Introduce finely diced onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in a robust blend of chili powder, ground cumin, smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their natural juices, rich tomato paste, and hearty beef broth, gently bringing the mixture to a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Fold in a medley of kidney and black beans, reducing heat to low and allowing the chili to develop deep, complex flavors for 35-40 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, adjusting salt and spice levels to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming, robust chili into warm bowls and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sharp cheddar cheese, or cool sour cream.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier chili base.
- Select fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a deeper, smokier flavor profile that enhances the overall taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or adding fresh jalapeños for those who enjoy spicier dishes.
- Consider using a mix of kidney and black beans for varied texture and nutritional diversity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg