Easy Homemade Beef Chili with Pinto Beans
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A rich, smoky, and comforting homemade beef chili loaded with ground beef, minced sirloin, pinto beans, and a flavorful blend of spices. Simmered to perfection, this hearty dish is ideal for cold weather and can be served as a classic bowl of chili or used to make delicious Frito pies.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Brown the ground beef and minced sirloin with salt and pepper in a large heated pot. → Sauté the onions and garlic with the meat, then stir in all the dry spices and tomato paste. → Pour in the beef broth, chopped chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce, then cover and simmer for 1 hour. → Thicken the chili with a corn starch slurry, then stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans. → Simmer uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Brown the ground beef and minced sirloin with salt and pepper in a large heated pot. → Sauté the onions and garlic with the meat, then stir in all the dry spices and tomato paste. → Pour in the beef broth, chopped chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce, then cover and simmer for 1 hour. → Thicken the chili with a corn starch slurry, then stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans. → Simmer uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Introduction
A rich, smoky, and comforting homemade beef chili loaded with ground beef, minced sirloin, pinto beans, and a flavorful blend of spices. Simmered to perfection, this hearty dish is ideal for cold weather and can be served as a classic bowl of chili or used to make delicious Frito pies.
Step 1
Preheat a large pot (approx. 6-quart) over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and 3 pounds of beef (a mix of 2 lbs ground beef and 1 lb minced top sirloin).
Step 2
Season the meat with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Stir and brown the beef thoroughly.
Step 3
Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and 1 large finely chopped onion to the pot. Stir to combine with the beef and cook for about 5 minutes until onions soften.
Step 4
Add the dry spices: 6 tablespoons of chili powder, 3 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 3 teaspoons of granulated garlic powder, 3 teaspoons of granulated onion powder, and 3 teaspoons of ground cumin. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste. Work it into the beef mixture and let it cook for a couple of minutes to develop a rich flavor, allowing a slight crust to form on the bottom of the pot without burning.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
If using regular beef broth instead of low-sodium, reduce the initial salt added to prevent the chili from becoming overly salty.
Adding a portion of chopped sirloin steak alongside ground beef provides a wonderful, tender texture contrast.
Keep a close eye on the heat after adding the spices and tomato paste to prevent them from burning on the bottom of the pot.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey if you prefer a lighter alternative.
Other thickeners like Masa Harina (about 1/4 cup) or a flour-based roux can be used instead of the corn starch slurry.
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