Dinner for 8
Beef and Bean Chili
Ground beef, peppers, beans, tomatoes, beer, and coffee simmer slowly with chili spices for a rich dinner.
$15.07for 4 servings
$3.77 per serving$15.07 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 6 | $3.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | 8 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 60 oz | $5.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 41 oz | $3.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $30.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onion
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 2 bottles dark beer
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 4 cans (15 oz) pinto beans
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (4 oz) ortega chiles
- 3 tbsp dried chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp dried ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook the ground beef for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, jalapenos, and garlic, then cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add the beer, coffee, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chiles, then bring the chili to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours and 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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