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This Chili and Ranch Style Beans recipe is always a hit!
Looking for a unique twist on the traditional beef and tomato chili?
This easy recipe includes ranch beans, Rotel tomatoes, and lots of onions and cilantro for a delicious dinner the whole family will love. Top with cheese, crunchy Fritos chips, and creamy sour cream for the ultimate chili experience.
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These are a staple in my pantry because they are so great as a side to burgers and steaks, and I also use them to make nachos, tacos, and now chili. The sauce is unique and very delicious.
My mom cooks these beans with cilantro and ham hock on the stove or in the slow cooker for every family gathering, making a wonderful and easy-to-make bean. 🤤
This chili was inspired by the Gaines Family Chili recipe from the Magnolia Table cookbook, which I first made several years ago. Since then, I’ve tweaked it, adding things like bell peppers, just one can of Rotel, Worcestershire sauce, and extra seasonings here and there.
Tips for making chili with ranch-style beans:
Make this recipe in the slow cooker. Cook the meat and vegetables in the skillet first, then transfer to the slow cooker before adding the rest of the ingredients. Simmer on low heat for several hours until everything is cooked and delicious. This recipe doesn’t need extra stock, so I didn’t add it. The ingredients boil down to a flavorful soup on its own, which is more like a thick, hearty chili pepper. If you want soupy chili, add a cup or two of beef broth as needed.
Southwest chili and ranch style beans
Yield: 6 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ground beef, ranch-style beans, cilantro, and Southwestern flavors make this hearty chili irresistible.
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until translucent and soft. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Add the ground beef, break it up, and stir-fry. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the meat. If there is excess grease, drain it.
3
Stir in ranch-style beans, Rotel, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, and fresh cilantro.
4
Bring the chili peppers to a boil, reduce heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve in bowls and top with cheese, Fritos, and sour cream, if desired. enjoy!
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A warm and comforting dish!
Easy one-pot dishes like this are my favorite. This hearty ranch-style chili is perfect, especially when the weather outside is cold and you can pile on the delicious toppings.
It will be a great night to watch a soccer game while simmering this on the stove. Enjoy!
My teammate Chelsea says this about this chili and ranch-style beans recipe:
“This ranch-style chili is delicious and super easy to make. Chili is definitely a comfort food in my house and with the cold weather here and even snow in the forecast, it’s now a staple on my weekly menu. Plus, chili peppers are great for meal prep and can be frozen if you have any leftovers.
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About the artist:
Lina has a BA from Northern Arizona University and 11 years of blogging and photography experience, with work featured on Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV .
