Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/24 checked
6
servings
1 tbsp

Olive Oil

2 unit

Garlic

minced

1 unit

Vidalia Onion

diced

1 unit

Green Pepper

diced

1 unit

Red Pepper

diced

1.5 unit

Jalapeno

minced

1 lb

Carrots

diced

1 tsp

Red Pepper

0.5 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

0.5 tsp

Kosher Salt

2 lb

Ground Beef

lean

0.5 cup

Red Wine

0.13 cup

Chili Powder

1 tbsp

Ancho Chili Powder

1 unit

Whole Tomatoes

canned

1 unit

Chicken Broth

canned

1 tsp

Onion Powder

1 tsp

Cumin

1 tsp

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

Oregano

1 unit

Black Beans

canned

1 unit

Navy Beans

canned

1 unit

Light Red Kidney Bean

canned

1 unit

Cannellini Beans

canned

Step 1
~4 min

Warm olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot.

Step 2
~4 min

Chop onions into 1/4 to 1/2 inch squares and add to oil; saute.

Step 3
~4 min

Finely chop garlic and add to dutch oven.

Step 4
~4 min

Dice up the green and red peppers into 1/2 - 3/4 inch squares, saute with others.

Step 5
~4 min

Chop up jalapeno (remove seeds) into small chunks and add to dutch oven.

Step 6
~4 min

Heat mixture slowly.

Step 7
~4 min

Add red pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Step 8
~4 min

Dice up carrot into small 1/4 inch chunks and add to ragu.

Step 9
~4 min

After about 10 minutes (when peppers and onions start to soften), add ground beef to the ragu.

Step 10
~4 min

Add chili powders.

Step 11
~4 min

Allow meat to brown within the mixture, stir often.

Step 12
~4 min

Once browned, add red wine to the ragu.

Step 13
~4 min

Turn up the heat and let boil for around 3-5 minutes allowing the wine to evaporate. Continue to stir.

Step 14
~4 min

Add in whole tomatoes and chicken broth, stir.

Step 15
~4 min

Add the onion powder, cumin, brown sugar and oregano, stir.

Step 16
~4 min

Strain and rinse black beans, navy beans, light red kidney bean and cannellini beans, and add to pot.

Step 17
~4 min

Add more broth if needed.

Step 18
~4 min

Bring to boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Step 19
~4 min

Cut up the whole tomatoes in the dutch over with a large spoon during simmering.

Key Technique: Simmering

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your preferred spice level.

Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a deeper smoky flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food, often served at gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Tailgating
Super Bowl

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Game Day
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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