Southwest Chili with Ranch Style Beans

Southwest Chili with Ranch Style Beans

Cheap Dinners
45 min

Ground beef, ranch-style beans, cilantro, and Southwestern flavors make this hearty chili irresistible!

Ingredients

  • 1 mediumonion, chopped
  • 1bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 ½ poundsground beef
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 oz.cans black label ranch beans, undrained
  • 10 oz.can rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 10 ozcan diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoondried chili powder
  • 1 tablespoondried oregano
  • 1 cupchopped cilantro
  • salt & pepper
  • topping suggestions: fritos, cheese, and sour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or Dutch oven heat up the olive oil over medium heat and cook the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until translucent and soft. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef, crumble, and cook through. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the meat. Drain grease if there is excess.

  3. 3

    Stir in the Ranch-style beans, Rotel, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, and fresh cilantro.

  4. 4

    Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat, and let cook for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve in bowls and top with cheese and sour cream if desired. Enjoy!