Ultimate White Bean Beef Chili for Cozy Nights In
Enjoy the comforting warmth of hearty White Bean Beef Chili, perfect for chilly evenings and easily customizable to your preferences.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Chili Base
- 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 pound ground beef 90% lean blend recommended
- 1 medium yellow onion diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can chopped green chiles for added heat
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin freshly ground if possible
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
For the Cheese Topping
- 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Warm a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon.
- Add diced yellow onions and sauté until they soften, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return browned beef to pot, add spices, and bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped green chiles and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans, mashing half for creaminess.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted.
- Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with optional avocado slices for creaminess and adjust cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.