Pioneer Woman Hearty Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chili Base
01 -
900 grams ground beef, 80% lean
02 -
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
03 -
225 grams tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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60 milliliters masa harina, white or yellow
10 -
425 grams kidney beans, drained and rinsed
11 -
425 grams pinto beans, drained and rinsed
→ Instant Pot Only
12 -
410 grams diced tomatoes, with juice
→ Garnish Options
13 -
Shredded Cheddar
14 -
Lime wedges
15 -
Sour cream
16 -
Tortilla chips or corn chips
17 -
Diced green onions
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until evenly browned. Drain excess fat.
02 -
Add diced garlic and tomato sauce to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
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Incorporate chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well mixed. Reduce heat to low.
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Cover and let the mixture simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add 120 milliliters of water to maintain desired moisture.
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In a small bowl, combine masa harina with 120 milliliters water. Stir to form a smooth slurry and incorporate into the pot. Adjust with additional masa or water for preferred consistency.
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Add drained kidney beans and pinto beans. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes.
07 -
Portion chili into individual bowls and garnish with preferred toppings such as shredded Cheddar, lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla chips, or diced green onions. Serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
If masa harina is unavailable, cornmeal or all-purpose flour can be substituted for thickening, though flavor will differ. Cornstarch mixed with an equal part of water is also an alternative thickener.
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For Instant Pot preparation, include diced tomatoes with juices and set to Chili/Beans mode for 20 minutes under pressure.