Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Chili is made with ground beef, garlic, onion, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and cheddar cheese. This easy cheeseburger chili recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 40 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients Needed:
- 5 pounds of ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- One 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes
- One 14.5-ounce can of kidney beans drained
- One 6-ounce can of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 hamburger buns
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
How To Make Cheeseburger Chili:
- Form and Cook the Patties: Divide the ground beef in half. From one half, form 6 somewhat thin patties. Season them with salt and pepper. Fry the patties in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set the patties aside.
- Cook the Chili: In the same skillet, add the remaining ground beef, minced garlic, and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until the mixture is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Chili Burgers: Place half of a hamburger bun on each plate. Place a cooked beef patty on top of each bun, then sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese over the patties. Ladle the hot chili over the cheese-covered patties.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Shape the patties evenly: Make sure to shape the patties to a similar thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
- Sauté the onions well: Cook the onions until soft and translucent for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level: Add more chili powder or cumin for extra heat, or reduce it if you prefer a milder taste.
- Drain the grease: After cooking the ground beef, draining the excess grease helps prevent the chili from becoming too oily.
- Melt the cheese: Add the hot chili over the cheese-covered patties to let the cheese melt perfectly.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Storing in the Fridge: Place leftover cheeseburger chili in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Cool the chili completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the chili is too thick.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 780
- Total Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
- Sodium: 1200 mg
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Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Chili
Description
Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Chili is made with ground beef, garlic, onion, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and cheddar cheese. This easy cheeseburger chili recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 40 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Form and Cook the Patties: Divide the ground beef in half. From one half, form 6 somewhat thin patties. Season them with salt and pepper. Fry the patties in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set the patties aside.
- Cook the Chili: In the same skillet, add the remaining ground beef, minced garlic, and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until the mixture is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Chili Burgers: Place half of a hamburger bun on each plate. Place a cooked beef patty on top of each bun, then sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese over the patties. Ladle the hot chili over the cheese-covered patties.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Shape the patties evenly: Make sure to shape the patties to a similar thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
- Sauté the onions well: Cook the onions until soft and translucent for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level: Add more chili powder or cumin for extra heat, or reduce it if you prefer a milder taste.
- Drain the grease: After cooking the ground beef, draining the excess grease helps prevent the chili from becoming too oily.
- Melt the cheese: Add the hot chili over the cheese-covered patties to let the cheese melt perfectly.