Classic White Bean Beef Chili for Ultimate Comfort Food
A warm and comforting twist on traditional chili featuring creamy cannellini beans and tender ground beef, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 2 cans Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb Ground Beef (90/10)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin freshly ground
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 dash Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust according to preference
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded add gradually
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat it over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced yellow onion to the pot. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Incorporate the browned beef, followed by the ground cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything together.
- Mix in the chopped green chiles, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Gently mix in the drained cannellini beans, mashing half for creaminess while leaving the rest whole.
- Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally for about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Continue to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, adjusting the consistency to your liking.
- Ladle portions into bowls, topping each with a dollop of sour cream, extra cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
Optional: Add a squeeze of lime juice for an extra zing.