Add the ground beef, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the beef turns pinkish.
While the ground beef is cooking, break it up using a fork or a knife.
Pour in the tomatoes and the beans, with the juices.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for half an hour and stir occasionally.
Pour the chili into bowls and top with Fritos and cheddar cheese.
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Notes
Use chips — Though this Joanna Gaines' chili recipe is great enough, you might end up with a chili that is thinner than you’d like. To prevent that, take a handful of those corn chips you’ve been saving for later, crush them, and add the crushed pieces to the pot. They will soak up some of the excess liquid.
Drain the meat — If you’re going with ground beef, make sure to drain the excess fat before adding the other ingredients. Or don’t, if you like your chili extra oily.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Joanna Gaines' Chili Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
1561
% Daily Value*
Fat
91
g
140
%
Saturated Fat
33
g
206
%
Trans Fat
3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
34
g
Cholesterol
245
mg
82
%
Sodium
2448
mg
106
%
Potassium
2339
mg
67
%
Carbohydrates
117
g
39
%
Fiber
26
g
108
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
77
g
154
%
Vitamin A
807
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
783
mg
78
%
Iron
14
mg
78
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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