Smoky Beef and Pinto Bean Chili with Corn
A hearty stovetop chili with lean ground beef, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 67g
- Fat
- 21g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 50 min total
- lean ground beef.null16 oz
- pinto beansdrained and rinsed1 can
- crushed tomatoes.null1 can
- cornkernels cut from the cob2
- yellow oniondiced1/2 lb
- garlicminced1
- vegetable oil.null2 tsp
- chili powder.null2 tsp
- ground cumin.null1 tsp
- kosher salt.null1 tsp
- black pepper.null1/2 tsp
- cheddar cheeseshredded3 oz
Instructions
- Dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and cut the corn kernels from the cob.
- Do not rinse the ground beef. Pat it dry if needed, season it with half of the kosher salt and black pepper, then heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 160°F (71°C). Transfer the beef to a bowl, then wash the pot, utensils, board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- Return the clean pot to medium heat. Add the onion and the remaining kosher salt, then cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and remaining black pepper, and stir for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, and browned beef. Stir, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for 18-22 minutes until the chili thickens and the corn is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the chili and adjust the salt, pepper, and acidity with a small splash of lime juice if available. Serve topped with the cheddar cheese while hot.
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