Hearty Beef & Bean Chili
Trader Joe'sHearty Beef & Bean Chili
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles, 14.5 ounce
- 1 can Trader Joe's Black Beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons masa harina
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15 over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (undrained), rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Black Beans, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer longer.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the masa harina with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir this into the chili to thicken it slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Ladle the hearty beef and bean chili into bowls. Garnish with Trader Joe's Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sHearty Beef & Bean Chili
For the Chili
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles, 14.5 ounce
- 1 can Trader Joe's Black Beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons masa harina
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Trader Joe's Organic Ground Beef 85/15 over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the Trader Joe's Organic Diced & Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (undrained), rinsed and drained Trader Joe's Black Beans, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer longer.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the masa harina with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir this into the chili to thicken it slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Ladle the hearty beef and bean chili into bowls. Garnish with Trader Joe's Finely Shredded Mexican Style Cheese Blend, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min