Classic White Bean Beef Chili: Your New Cozy Meal Must-Try
Classic White Bean Beef Chili is a delightful bowl of comfort, featuring creamy cannellini beans and tender ground beef that warms your soul.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 lb ground beef 90/10 recommended
- 1 medium yellow onion small diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can chopped green chiles adjust quantity to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin preferably freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon use sparingly
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper regular black pepper as substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth vegetable broth as alternative
- 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese gradually added
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
Instructions
How to Make
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
- Drain Fat: Carefully drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add Garlic: Toss in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate Spices: Return beef, add cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, white pepper, and cayenne. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Green Chiles: Add chopped green chiles and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in Beans: Incorporate rinsed cannellini beans, mashing half for creaminess.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted.
- Final Simmer: Simmer for 5-7 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
Notes
Optional toppings include extra cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.