Beef and red bean chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that has become a beloved classic in many cultures. Its combination of tender beef, hearty red beans, and a rich blend of spices creates a satisfying and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by all. Whether you’re looking for a comforting dinner on a chilly night or a festive dish to share with friends and family, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best beef and red bean chili. With careful selection of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily create a delicious chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS
A delicious mix of ground beef, chorizo, beans, and vegetables in a hearty tomato base. I entered it in a chili cook-off and it won!
Provided by Marla L
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the stockpot.
- Cook and stir chorizo in the same hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chorizo to the stockpot.
- Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic until very well cooked and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to the stockpot with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans into the pot.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and lightly saute bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add to the stockpot.
- Add corn to the stockpot and season with additional salt and pepper. Add hot sauce to taste and simmer for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2477.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
BEAN-AND-BEEF CHILI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, about 4 minutes, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Add the onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chili powder, the oregano and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Return the meat to the pot and stir in the tomatoes with their juices, broth, espresso and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
- Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder into the chili. Divide among bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream and/or avocado.
- Hot:
- This base recipe is relatively tame; a last-minute hit of chili powder adds just a touch of heat.
- Hotter:
- Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles to the pot with the tomato paste, then continue as directed.
- Hottest:
- Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles with the tomato paste and continue as directed, omitting the beans. Stir in 1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos before serving.
RED BEEF CHILI
Bobby Flay brings his signature heat to this chili with layers of rich, spicy flavors. The onions and chiles are sauteed in reduced beer and chocolate, and maple syrup is stirred in at the end for sweetness. A dollop of toasted cumin crema on top adds a cool, creamy finish to this red-hot dish.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and add one-third of the meat to the pan and saute until browned on all sides. Repeat with the oil and meat, draining any excess liquid from the pan between the batches. Return the meat to the pan, sprinkle with the cumin and stir well. Deglaze the pan with the beer and bring to a boil. Cook until the beer is almost completely reduced. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan and then add the onions and cook on medium heat until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the habanero, Thai bird, jalapeno and poblano peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ancho chile pepper, cascabel chile powder, chipotle pepper puree, pasilla chile powder and New Mexican chile powder, and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and tomatoes, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender. Add the beef back to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the chili is thick and the beef is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. If the chili has too much liquid, continue to cook uncovered to thicken, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add in the chocolate and maple syrup and stir until the chocolate is melted and combined and adjust seasonings. Serve with Toasted Cumin Crema.
- Place the cumin in a small saute pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly golden brown. Place in a small bowl. Stir in the crema and season with salt and pepper. Place in a squeeze bottle for serving.
EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI
Canned beans and tomatoes make this quick vegetarian chili recipe ready to go in just 30 minutes. Serve over rice or couscous, or with tortilla chips for added crunch, and add extra toppings as you see fit--sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.
Provided by Carolyn Malcoun
Categories Healthy Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add beans, tomatoes (with their juice) and water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the chili sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 433.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
BEEF AND BEAN CHILI
A Beef and Bean Chili recipe, a fine version of a hearty classic.
Categories Bean Beef Tomato Super Bowl Low Cal Meat Ground Beef Fall Tailgating Healthy Jalapeño Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until brown, about 6 minutes. Add jalapeños and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add beef; sauté until brown, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then mix in tomatoes with juices, beans, and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chili thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Skim any fat from surface of chili. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing, stirring occasionally.)
- Ladle chili into bowls. Serve, passing bowls of sour cream, grated cheese, green onions, and cilantro separately.
THE ULTIMATE CHILI
Easy recipe with little preparation time. This can also be made with ground turkey, and it tastes even better the next day!
Provided by Wendy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, red bell pepper, and red wine vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cook on High for 6 hours, or on Low for 8 hours. Pour in the wine during the last 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1015 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
BEEF CHILI WITH KIDNEY BEANS
SOURCE INSIDE AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN I found this on the web and made some changes. Good choices for condiments include diced fresh tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced scallions, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro leaves, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese. If you are a fan of spicy food, consider using a little more of the red pepper flakes or cayenne--or both. The flavor of the chili improves with age; if possible, make it a day or up to five days in advance and reheat before serving. Leftovers can be frozen for up to a month. Substitute beer or bourbon for water.
Provided by Chef Shadows
Categories Beans
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add half the beef. Cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining beef and cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Remove the lid and continue to simmer 1 hour longer, stirring occasionally (if the chili begins to stick to the bottom of the pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until the beef is tender and the chili is dark, rich, and slightly thickened.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt.
- Serve with lime wedges and condiments (see note), if desired.
RED BEAN CHILI
Make plans to make Red Bean Chili. With garlic, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro, this Red Bean Chili is a must when the weather is cools.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season meat with adobo. Brown in hot oil in large saucepan on medium heat; drain. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook 2 min. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 30 min., stirring occasionally.
- Serve topped with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 22 g
BEEF AND BEAN CHILI
Adapted to serve 4 from South Beach Diet Online. Phase 1. I eliminated the oil, and added some extra vegetables and seasonings. This is a good base, but I like it a little spicy. Try cayenne, black pepper, and/or hot sauce to heat things up a little.
Provided by WendyMaq
Categories Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Use cooking spray on a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and saute beef with 1 teaspoon chili powder over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove with slotted spoon.
- Add green pepper, celery, onion, and garlic to skillet and cook until tender. Return beef to skillet.
- Add tomatoes with juice, salsa, and beans. Bring to boil, then reduce heat.
- While simmering, add Worcestershire and stir in remaining chili powder, cumin, and basil.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 960.7, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 30.8
Tips:
- Choose the right chili beans. Look for firm, whole beans that are not cracked or broken. Avoid canned beans that have been sitting on the shelf for a long time, as they may have lost their flavor.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for an hour.
- Use a variety of spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. Experiment with different spices, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika, to create a unique flavor profile.
- Don't forget the vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to chili. Common vegetables used in chili include onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
- Cook the chili low and slow. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Chili is a hearty and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Beef and red bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that your whole family will love. Whether you serve it with rice, cornbread, or tortillas, beef and red bean chili is sure to be a hit.
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