CHILI WITH WHITE BEANS AND GROUND BEEF RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the ground beef in a large pot and add the onions and garlic.
• Cook over medium heat until browned.
• Drain off any excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and ground black pepper.
• Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low.
• For a quick weeknight meal, simmer over low heat for 25minutes, stirring occasionally.If you have more time, simmer on low for an hour, stirring occassionally.
• If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium flame. When hot, spray with oil.
• Add onions and garlic, saute until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the meat and cook, breaking it up until white and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Add diced green chilies, salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
• Pure 1 can of beans in the blender with 1 cup of the broth. Add to the pot with the remaining beans, broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce to a simmer, about 30 to 35 minutes mixing occasionally, until thickened and the flavors meld.
• Stir in sour cream and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and salt to taste.
• To serve, topped with your favorite toppings.
• Slow Cooker directions: To make in the slow cooker, follow steps 1 to 5, reducing the broth to 1 1/2 cups and transfer to the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
• Instant Pot directions: To make in the Instant Pot, you will need an 8 quart IP or halve the recipe. Reduce the broth to 1 1/2 cups, cook high pressure 25 minutes.