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Slow-Simmered Beef & Bean Chili

An easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.

TIME45 minESTIMATED COST$2.58 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup water or labeled gluten-free broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder labeled gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

LET'S COOK

Directions

  1. 1Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. 2Cook the onion 4–5 minutes, until softened
  3. 3Add the beef and cook, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160°F
  4. 4Carefully drain excess fat
  5. 5Stir in the chili powder and cumin for 30 seconds
  6. 6Add the beans, tomatoes, water or broth, and salt
  7. 7Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  8. 8Divide into six bowls
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