Description
For those looking to customize their Pioneer Woman chili recipe ingredients, I suggest keeping some flexibility in your spice selection. The beauty of this recipe is its adaptability to personal taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- optional kidney beans
- optional black beans
- optional corn kernels
Instructions
- Start by heating a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown your ground beef thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Drain excess fat to keep the chili from becoming greasy.
- Chop onions and garlic finely – these ingredients will build a rich foundation for your chili.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika directly into the meat mixture, stirring to ensure even distribution.
- Simmer while adding crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then allow the mixture to bubble gently.
- Reduce heat and cover, allowing the flavors to meld together. Simmer for at least 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper or adding hot peppers as desired.
- Consider layering flavors by mixing different ground beef types for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, Pioneer Woman, customizable, spicy, beans