Grandma's Beef and Bean Chili

Name: Grandma's Beef and Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground beef (lean 90/10); 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin (ground); 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 2 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 package cornbread mix (8.5 ounces); 1 cornbread ingredients (as per package directions); 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping); 0.25 cup sour cream (for topping)

A rich and savory chili with ground beef, two kinds of beans, diced tomatoes, and warming spices, served with fluffy cornbread and your favorite toppings.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground beef (lean 90/10)
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin (ground)
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 package cornbread mix (8.5 ounces)
1 cornbread ingredients (as per package directions)
0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)
0.25 cup sour cream (for topping)

Instructions

Prepare cornbread according to package directions while the chili cooks. You can use muffins or a small baking dish.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, rinsed black beans, beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, for flavors to meld.
Serve the chili hot with cornbread on the side. Offer shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream as optional toppings, allowing each family member to customize their bowl.

Notes

Chili can be made a day in advance for even deeper flavor. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 615
Protein: 45.8 g
Carbohydrates: 58.1 g
Fat: 25.4 g
Fiber: 12.5 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
Sugar: 8.5 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg