The Pioneer Woman’s Chili

So I used this recipe, but changed some things to make it my own…

2 pounds Ground Chuck
1 yellow onion, chopped (not in my picture below, but I added it)
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (29 Ounce) Tomato Sauce
2 cans (10 Ounce) Ro-tel (diced Tomatoes And Chilies) (I did 1 can hot, 1 can original)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
1 can (14-ounce) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (14-ounce) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/4 cup Regular Corn Meal
1/2 cup Warm Water
Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
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Brown ground chuck and add onions in a pot over medium high heat. Cook the onions with the meat until meat is browned
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Then add the garlic and stir in and cook for a few more minutes
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Add tomato sauce,
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Rotel,
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salt, oregano,
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cumin,
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and chili powder.
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Cover and reduce heat to low.
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Simmer for 30 minutes.

Add drained and rinsed beans.
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Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.

Mix corn meal with water,
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then add to the chili.
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Stir to combine and simmer for a final 10 to 15 minutes.
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Serve up in a bowl with cheese, and diced onion if using.
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Recipe:

  • 2 pounds Ground Chuck
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 can (29 Ounce) Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cans (10 Ounce) Ro-tel (diced Tomatoes And Chilies) (I did 1 can hot, 1 can original)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
  • 1 can (14-ounce) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can (14-ounce) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Regular Corn Meal
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Brown ground chuck and add onions in a pot over medium high heat. Cook the onions with the meat until meat is browned
  • Then add the garlic and stir in and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, Rotel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add drained and rinsed beans.
  • Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Mix corn meal with water, then add to the chili.
  • Stir to combine and simmer for a final 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve up in a bowl with cheese, and diced onion if using

One thought on “The Pioneer Woman’s Chili

  1. How many does this serve? I’m making chili for 35. Would doubling this be enough and would the times need to adjust?
    Thanks

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