Hearty Beef and Barley Chili
Indulge in this comforting and robust chili featuring lean ground beef, pearl barley, and a medley of aromatic spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty dish is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | lb lean or extra lean ground beef |
| 1 | large onion, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon canola oil |
| 1 | small red or yellow pepper, chopped |
| 3-4 | cloves garlic, crushed |
| 1 | (28 ounce) can (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced, whole or stewed) |
| 2 | cups cooked red kidney beans or 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can (14 ounce) can baked beans |
| 1 | cup salsa |
| 1 | cup broth (beef, chicken or vegetable) or 1 tomato juice |
| ½ | cup pearl or pot barley (pot barley takes longer to cook) |
| 2-4 | tablespoons chili powder, to taste |
| 1 | tablespoon cocoa (optional) |
| pepper, to taste | |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | In a large pot, heat a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and chopped onion, cooking for 5-8 minutes until the onions are soft and the meat is no longer pink. |
| 2. | Stir in the chopped peppers and crushed garlic, cooking for a few more minutes until softened. |
| 3. | Add the diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, baked beans, salsa, broth, pearl barley, chili powder, and cocoa (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened. |
| 4. | Serve the chili immediately or allow it to cool before refrigerating for a day or two to enhance the flavors. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 238.6 kcal |
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.7 g |
| Fiber | 8.1 g |
| Sugar | 8.7 g |
Published on Jul 24, 2024 by Luminița