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Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe

Matt R.
This Pioneer Woman chili recipe comes to us from the Food Network star herself. Whip up a hearty batch tonight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 1 serving
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Masa Harina
  • 15 ounces Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces Dried Pinto Beans drained and rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Place ground beef in a pot and toss in the garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat until browned.
  • Drain the excess fat.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne.
  • Mix well, cover and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for about 60 minutes, stirring here and there.
  • After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl.
  • Add a half cup water and stir with a fork.
  • Dump the masa mixture into the chili.
  • Mix together well and taste/adjust the seasonings.
  • Add more masa paste and /or water to ensure the chili is your preferred consistency.
  • Add the beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Notes

Masa Harina is comprised of corn flour and found in the Mexican food section of most supermarkets.
Keyword Chili, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Food Network, Ground Beef, The Pioneer Woman