Dinner for 6
Ground Beef Chili
Ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices simmer with masa harina for a thick, hearty chili.
Typical price
$10.95for 4 servings
$2.74 per serving$10.95 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.
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- cheddar cheese
- red onion
- jalapeno
- lime wedges
Steps
- Cook the ground beef and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 12 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, water, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 55 minutes.
- Whisk the masa harina with 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the masa mixture into the chili and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Top with cheddar cheese, red onion, jalapeno, or lime wedges, if using.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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