Beef & Bean Chili

There’s a quiet kind of comfort in a pot of chili gently simmering on the stove. This Beef & Bean Chili is the kind of meal that asks you to slow down, gather close, and enjoy something simple and familiar. Made with ground beef, a hearty mix of beans, and classic spices, it’s warm, filling, and meant to be savored—one cozy bowl at a time.

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Beef & Bean Chili

Servings: 8 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 1 large onion diced
• 1 Tbs vegetable oil
• 3 large cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbs chili powder
• 1/2 Tbs cumin
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilis
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbs diced jalapenos with juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions

• In a Dutch oven, add the vegetable oil and onion. Cook until the onions are soft. Add garlic and diced jalapenos. Cook until fragrant.
• Add the meat and continue cooking. Use the spatula to break the meat apart. When the meat is mostly browned, stir in the spices (chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt). Cook until the meat is done.
• Add the beans, diced tomatoes with chilis, tomato sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
• Bring the chili to a boil and cook for a minute or two stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the chili to cook down and the flavors to meld.
• Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Be sure to read labels to ensure it’s gluten-free. 

 

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Once the chili has had time to simmer and settle, it becomes more than just dinner—it’s an easy invitation to linger a little longer at the table. This Beef & Bean Chili is simple, steady, and satisfying, perfect for serving with whatever you have on hand and enjoying at an unhurried pace. Save the leftovers, share a bowl the next day, and let this be one of those dependable recipes that quietly becomes part of your routine. If you are looking for another delicious recipe to pair with this chili, check out my Gluten-Free Skillet Cornbread recipe here.