Mika's No Tomato Chili Recipe

This family-favorite chili is bursting with flavor and incredibly versatile! Enjoy it over fluffy white rice with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Double the recipe for amazing leftovers – try it over nacho chips, baked potatoes, or even as a unique twist on Indian tacos served over fry bread with pinto beans! This hearty and satisfying chili is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 372.6 kcal
Protein 63g
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Ingredients for Mika's No Tomato Chili

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How to Make Mika's No Tomato Chili

  1. In a large Dutch oven, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed, optional), 4 cups beef broth, and 1 tsp salt.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until flavors have melded.
  6. Serve hot over white rice. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions, as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

34g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mika's No Tomato Chili?

Mika's No Tomato Chili takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mika's No Tomato Chili?

Mika's No Tomato Chili has approximately 372.6 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mika's No Tomato Chili?

The key ingredients for Mika's No Tomato Chili are Lean Ground Beef, Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili Powder, Flour, Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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