Cauldron Beef and Bean Chili

1 h 25 min

This beef and bean chili is hearty, tomato-rich, and built for serving in little cauldrons if you’re feeling festive. Ground beef, bell pepper, onions, beans, tomatoes, and chili powder simmer into a cozy batch that’s perfect for parties, chilly nights, or topping with all the crunchy, cheesy extras.

1 h 25 min8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbspcanola oilAmount1 tbspIngredientcanola oil
  • 2 lbground beefAmount2 lbIngredientground beef
  • 1green bell pepperAmount1Ingredientgreen bell pepper, diced, diced
  • 1medium onionAmount1Ingredientmedium onion, diced, diced
  • 24 ozcans kidney beansAmount24 ozIngredientcans kidney beans, drained, drained
  • 24 ozcans pinto beansAmount24 ozIngredientcans pinto beans, drained, drained
  • 14 ozcan crushed tomatoesAmount14 ozIngredientcan crushed tomatoes
  • 6 ozcan tomato pasteAmount6 ozIngredientcan tomato paste
  • 24 ozcan tomatoAmount24 ozIngredientcan tomato juice juice
  • 1 tbspchili powderAmount1 tbspIngredientchili powder
  • 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/2 tsppepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the ground beefAmount2 lbIngredientground beef, cooking until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the bell pepperAmount1Ingredientgreen bell pepper, diced, onions, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cooking for 45 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook for 10 minutes more. Serve in cauldrons.

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