Name: Best Pioneer Woman Chili: Hearty Chili Soup Recipe for Cold Days
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey); 1 small onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth); 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 2-3 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, sliced avocado, tortilla chips

Description

A hearty, soul-warming chili soup inspired by The Pioneer Woman, made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a bold spice blend – the ultimate comfort food for any season.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2–3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, sliced avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

Prep all ingredients: dice onion, bell pepper, and mince garlic.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown ground beef 5-7 minutes, breaking into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in same pot 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
Return beef to pot. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir and toast spices 1-2 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover partially and simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Add kidney and pinto beans. Simmer 15 minutes more.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Chili should be smoky, savory, and slightly spicy.
Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the meat for deep flavor. Add beans toward the end to keep texture intact. Chili tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 385
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: pioneer woman chili, chili soup, hearty chili, beef chili, comfort food