Tear-jerker Chili Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 0 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Tear-jerker Chili recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This hearty dish is low in cholesterol, making it a healthy option that’s ready in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
- 1 onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for browning ground beef)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 423.8
- Fat: 15.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1g
- Cholesterol: 51.4mg
- Sodium: 1281.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.9g
- Fiber: 11.9g
- Sugar: 7.3g
- Protein: 27g
Instructions:
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Soak Dried Beans: Begin by soaking the dried pinto beans overnight in enough water to cover them completely.
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Prepare Beans: After soaking, drain the beans and transfer them to a large pot, reserving the soaking liquid for later use.
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Cook Beans: To the pot of beans, add one chopped onion, a bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 cups of water. Cook over medium-high heat for approximately 45 minutes, until the beans are tender but still hold their shape.
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Drain Beans: Once the beans are cooked, drain them while reserving the cooking liquid for later.
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Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and brown the ground beef until cooked through.
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Saute Aromatics: In the same skillet, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil, then sauté the chopped onions, minced garlic, and chopped green pepper for about ten minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Add Spices: Stir in the dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and bay leaves. Continue to sauté for an additional five minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked ground beef to the pot with the cooked beans. Add the sautéed onion mixture and chopped tomatoes to the pot as well.
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Simmer: Let the chili simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. If the chili appears too dry during cooking, you can add the reserved bean cooking liquid, one cup at a time, until reaching your desired consistency.
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Serve: Once the chili is cooked to perfection, serve it hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped fresh cilantro.
Enjoy this soul-warming Tear-jerker Chili with your loved ones for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
