Spicy Beef & Bean Chili Extravaganza

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Spicy Beef & Bean Chili Extravaganza warms up your table with a hearty American dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. This non-vegetarian recipe features lean ground beef and pinto beans, simmered with a robust blend of spices, including cayenne pepper for that extra kick. Ideal for serving with shredded Cheddar cheese and fresh onions, this chili is versatile enough for family dinners or game day gatherings.

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Overview

This fiery beef and bean chili is a hearty and spicy dish perfect for warming up on a cold winter's day. Packed with lean ground beef, pinto beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is sure to kick up the heat with its cayenne pepper. Serve it with shredded Cheddar cheese and fresh chopped onion for an extra layer of flavor.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 120 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Pounds (lb) lean ground beef
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2.5 Cups water
• 0.33 Cups chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) ground cumin
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground black pepper
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) dried Mexican oregano
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) white sugar
• 3 15 Ounces (oz) cans pinto beans, drained

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef to the saucepan, cooking and stirring frequently until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and water.
4. Season the mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and sugar.
5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
6. Remove the cover and stir in the drained pinto beans. Replace the cover and continue cooking until the beans are fully heated through, about 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and fresh chopped onion.

Enjoy your spicy and hearty chili!