Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili

Name: Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.13 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.5 cup Celery; 0.25 cup Chili Powder; 1.5 cups Diced Onion; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.25 cup Green Bell Pepper; 2 lb Ground Beef; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 cups Red Beans; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Sugar; 46 fl oz Tomato Juice; 29 oz Tomato Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili delivers a rich, tomato-forward broth with layers of warm chili powder, earthy cumin, and a gentle kick of cayenne. Tender ground beef and red beans create a hearty, comforting bowl that’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner. A hint of oregano and a touch of sugar round out the spices for balanced, classic chili flavor.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned. Drain it, crumble it, and set it aside.
2

Add all the ingredients to a large kettle. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.