Paula Deen Taco Chili Recipe
This hearty chili is warm, spicy and packed with bold flavor. It combines classic chili with delicious taco taste. This Paula Deen Taco Chili Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game days or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can kidney beans drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Heat the Pot
- Place a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to warm for one minute.
Cook the Ground Beef
- Add ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned completely while breaking the meat into small crumbles carefully.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Stir chopped onion into the beef mixture. Cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute gently.
Add the Seasonings
- Sprinkle taco seasoning and chili powder into the pot. Stir well so every ingredient becomes evenly coated with spices.
Pour in Tomatoes
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce carefully. Stir until everything combines into a rich and flavorful chili base.
Add Beans and Corn
- Pour kidney beans, black beans and corn into the pot. Stir gently so the beans stay whole and tender.
Add Beef Broth
- Pour beef broth into the chili mixture. Stir well and bring everything to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Simmer the Chili
- Cook the chili for twenty minutes. Stir sometimes to prevent sticking and help the flavors blend beautifully together.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the chili carefully. Add salt and black pepper if needed for extra flavor and balance in every bite.
Serve the Taco Chili
- Ladle hot chili into bowls. Top with cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro before serving warm to your family.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra spicy flavor.
- Stir cream cheese into the chili for creaminess.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for smoky taste.
- Add extra beans for more protein and texture.
- Top with sour cream and tortilla chips.
- Cook slowly for deeper flavor.
- Add bell peppers for extra color and sweetness.
- Use homemade taco seasoning if preferred.
- Serve with cornbread for a complete meal.