Pinto Bean Chili 🌶️🍲✨


 

"A hearty, flavorful chili packed with tender pinto beans, bold spices, and a savory tomato base—perfect for chilly nights or game day!"

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey or plant-based ground meat)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (adjust for desired thickness)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for richness)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Tortilla chips or crackers

Instructions



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