Creamy Herdez Beef and Bean Chili
A rich, comforting beef chili loaded with tender beans, warm spices, and Herdez Salsa Cremosa. The creamy salsa lends a luxurious texture and vibrant, roasted chili flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean recommended)
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 piece yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
- •3 piece garlic (cloves, minced)
- •1.5 tbsp chili powder
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
- •15 oz black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- •15 oz pinto beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- •1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
- •0.75 cup Herdez Salsa Cremosa (Chipotle, Jalapeño, or Cilantro Lime flavor; divided)
- •0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
- •0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Time: 5 min - 2.
Add ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if desired.
Time: 6 min - 3.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, coating the meat and onions evenly to toast the spices.
Time: 1 min - 4.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, rinsed black beans, rinsed pinto beans, beef broth, and 1/2 cup of the Herdez Salsa Cremosa. Stir well to combine.
Time: 3 min - 5.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially with a lid and let simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors meld.
Time: 15 min - 6.
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of Herdez Salsa Cremosa for a fresh, creamy finish. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Time: 2 min - 7.
Ladle into warm bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and an extra drizzle of Salsa Cremosa if desired.
Time: 2 min
Tips
- 💡Reserving part of the Salsa Cremosa to stir in right at the end preserves its vibrant, creamy texture and punchy flavor.
- 💡If your chili becomes thicker than you like, stir in an extra splash of beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- 💡Serve alongside warm tortilla chips, cornbread, or over a baked potato for a hearty meal.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by smw355