
By Carol Bee Cooks
Classic Beef Chili
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:1h 20min
Hearty and comforting classic beef chili. Packed with tender ground beef, pancetta, two types of beans, tomatoes, green chiles, and a flavorful blend of spices. Top it with your favorite ingredients such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories407.1 kcal (20%)
Total Fat23.4 g (33%)
Carbs29.4 g (11%)
Sugars6.6 g (7%)
Protein25.2 g (50%)
Sodium1272.4 mg (64%)
Fiber7.8 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 tspAvocado Oil
or neutral oil of choice

4 ozPancetta
finely cubed

1yellow onion
chopped

3cloves garlic
minced

2 Tbsptomato paste

1 lbGround Beef
I used 90% Lean/10% Fat due to the extra fat from the pancetta

1 x 15.5 ozKidney Beans can
drained and rinsed

1 x 15.5 ozPinto Beans can
drained and rinsed

14.5 ozFire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes

4 ozfire-roasted diced green chiles

1 ½ cupsReduced Sodium Beef Bone Broth
or reduced-sodium broth of choice

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper
to taste

2 Tbspchili powder

2 tsplight brown sugar

2 tspcumin

1 tspkosher salt

1 tspsmoked paprika

½ tspblack pepper

½ tspcinnamon

¼ tspCayenne
adjust to taste

¼ tspdry mustard

¼ tspwhite pepper
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Combine all seasoning mix ingredients in a bowl. Set aside for later.
Step 2
Heat avocado oil over medium-low heat and add cubed pancetta. Cook for about 8 minutes until crispy and the fat is rendered. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Increase the heat to medium and add the chopped yellow onion. Stir to combine. Cook for about 7 minutes until the onion is softened. Stir every couple of minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Lower the heat and deglaze with a splash of water if the bottom of the pot starts to burn.
Step 4
Mix in the tomato paste until well combined. Cook for 3 minutes until darkened in color. Stir often.
Step 5
Add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the beef into smaller pieces. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the seasoning mix until well combined. Cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 6
Pour in drained and rinsed kidney and pinto beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, fire-roasted green chiles, and beef broth. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Turn off the stove. Taste the chili and add kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Divide the chili among bowls to serve. Top with ingredients of your choice such as sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and Fritos.
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