Description
A hearty western-style chili featuring lean ground beef, aromatic spices, and pinto beans, delivering rich, slow-simmered flavor in just 75 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based crumbles)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can chopped stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef, garlic, and onion for 10 minutes until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add stewed tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Add pinto beans and salt. Stir and cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For reduced sodium, use fresh tomatoes, homemade seasoning, and low-sodium broth. Make plant-based with lentils or textured vegetable protein. Reduce beans and add vegetables for a lower-carb option. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy chili, western chili, hearty chili recipe, quick chili, beef chili, pinto bean chili