Pioneer Woman Chili Recipe

With a lot of nutrition-filled lean meat, tomatoes, and beans, Pioneer Woman Chili is the best version of chili you can come across. It is savory, rich in flavor, and loaded with spices that will add up to the flavor of the chili even more.  With an ideal blend of beef and beans which add to its perfect texture and flavor, the overall deliciousness of this recipe gives an exquisite taste that will take the chili to another level.

How can you make Pioneer Woman Chili at home?

The best thing about Pioneer Woman Chili is that it is easy to cook and takes less time as compared to other versions of chilis. Moreover, the ingredients are also simple and easily available. You may have them all already in your kitchen. So let’s try making this nutritious recipe.

Ingredients

• Beef = 4 lbs (ground)
• Kidney beans and pinto beans = 4 cans (15 oz each can)
• Tomato paste = 1 can (6 oz)
• Cayenne pepper = ½ tsp
• Ground cumin = 2 tsp
• Masa harina = ½ cup
• Chili powder = ¼ cup
• Kosher salt = 2 tsp
• Oregano = 2 tsp (ground)
• Garlic cloves = 6 (minced)

For Topping

• Sliced jalapeños
• Ripe avocado
• Shredded cheddar
• Sour cream
• Crumbled bacon

Method

1. Take a large pot.
2. Add ground beef to it.
3. Add garlic and cook until the meat is brown.
4. Remove the excess fat by draining. Do not remove all, it will enhance the flavor of the chili.
5. In the browned meat, add tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, tomato paste, cayenne, and kosher salt.
6. Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients well.
7. Bring the mixture to simmer at low flame for one hour by covering the lid.
8. Do not forget to stir from time to time otherwise the ingredients will burn.
9. Moreover, if the liquid content becomes less, you can add more water till the ingredients cook well. It also prevents the ingredients from burning.
10. Take the beans, add, and stir them in the chili.
11. To thicken the consistency, add masa harina and stir. (Mix masa harina in half a cup of water, stir well, and then add to chili)
12. Bring to a simmer for another 10 minutes.
13. Then taste the chili and add any ingredients if needed.
14. Dish out the chili and top it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced jalapeños, and ripe avocados.
15. Your Delicious Pioneer Woman Chili is already. Bon Appetit!

What can you serve with Pioneer Woman Chili?

The best options to serve with Pioneer woman chili are the following:

• Cornbread
• Baked potatoes
• Nachos
• Mexican rice
• Soft pretzels
• Sweet potato fries
• Corn pudding
• Onion rings
• Coleslaw
• Grilled cheese
• Popeyes Cajun Fries

Can You Store the Pioneer Woman Chili?

You have good news you can also store the leftover chili and use it later. Not only this, but you can also enjoy the chili cooling down. To store the chili, add it to an airtight container or a bowl. Do not forget to cover it with a plastic sheet or aluminum foil if you are using a bowl or an open container. It will make sure that your sauce lasts as long as possible by preventing bacterial contamination. It will also prevent the aroma of spices from fading or spoiling the taste of other things stored in the fridge.  Moreover, you can also use a ziplock bag.

The Pioneer Woman Chili can stay in the refrigerator for almost 4 days before going bad. In the freezer, you can store it for a good three months.

How to Thaw?

You can use the following method to thaw the frozen chili:

In a Water Bath

For this, you just need to fill your basin with tap water and place the frozen chili package in it. Just keep these points in mind:

• Do not use warm or hot water. Use mildly cold or room-temperature water. It will help to thaw the box evenly. Otherwise, some parts will get warm and some remain frozen, which will raise the risk of bacterial contamination.
• Do not unseal the container that has chili before putting it in water. Otherwise, there will be a risk of water entering the chili.

How to Reheat?

You can reheat the chili in both the microwave and oven.

In Microwave

1. Take a microwave-safe dish.
2. Place the chili in it.
3. Add some water or stock to the chili.
4. Cover the dish with plastic wrap.
5. Heat in the microwave at high heat for one minute.
6. Stir the chili and heat again.
7. Keep stirring and heating with 30 seconds time intervals until the wanted hotness is achieved.
8. Dish out and serve.

In Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Transfer the chili to a dish that is safe to use in the oven.
3. Add some water or stock to the chili.
4. Cover the dish with foil.
5. Place the dish in the middle of the oven.
6. Preheat it for approximately 20-25 minutes.
7. Dish out and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per ServingCalories = 472 cal
Total Fat  Saturated fat Unsaturated fat	24.3 g
9.6 g
11.6 g
Cholesterol	85.2 mg
Total Carbohydrates Sugars Dietary Fiber	32.9 g
3.2 g
11 g
Protein	30 g
Sodium	465.6 mg
Potassium	874 mg
Calcium	6.9 %
Magnesium	22.9 %
Iron	27.3 %
Vitamin A	5.3 %
Vitamin C	9.7 %
Folate	39.6 %
Zinc	37.3 %

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