Description
Cowboy Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings. This hearty dish combines savory ground beef with a medley of spices, beans, and tomatoes to create a rich and satisfying flavor that everyone will love. Its versatility allows you to serve it solo or pair it with cornbread, tortilla chips, or a fresh salad. Not only is Cowboy Chili easy to prepare, but it’s also ideal for meal prep—make a large batch and enjoy it throughout the week. With its robust taste and simple ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 pound extra lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with garlic and onion for about 10 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
- Add chopped tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer covered for one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in pinto beans and salt; cook for an additional 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg