Lighter Beef Chili

Name: Lighter Beef Chili
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 lb ground sirloin; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 lb ground sirloin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium-high.
2

Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
3

Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
4

Add tomato paste, chili powder, and cocoa powder.
5

Cook, stirring, until mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
6

Add beef, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
7

Add tomatoes (with their juice) and beans.
8

Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, and cook until chili is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
9

Serve with toppings, if desired.