Comments on: Hearty Beef Chili with Pinto Beans https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/ Family-friendly savory and sweet recipes! Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Suebee Homemaker https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-23997 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-23997 In reply to Rocco.

I always salt and pepper to taste. So it’s up to you how much to add.

]]> By: Rocco https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-23991 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-23991 In reply to Suebee Homemaker.

How much salt and pepper? Mentions in cooking instructions but not listed in ingredients.

]]> By: Suebee Homemaker https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-17795 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-17795 In reply to Tom Putz.

Thanks Tom!

]]> By: JOHN https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-17740 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-17740 Beef or Tomato Chili. I won more than my share of Chili Cookoffs and use a can of tomatoes (15 oz.) some times for 2 pounds of beef (chili ground or hand diced) It was good as written bit not Beef Chili or Hearty in Texas. I am pretty new to your blog and have enjoyed it to date. Thank you.

]]> By: Janice Rushton https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-17735 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-17735

Excellent! I hadn’t made chili in quite a while and copied the ingredients I needed to buy in the dark of my car in the grocery store parking lot. I think this explained my accidental use of 30 oz of tomato paste instead of 4 T. I didn’t have beef broth so I used 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup red wine. I substituted ground turkey for beef and 2 cans pinto beans and 1 can black beans for the 3 cans pinto beans in the recipe. To reduce the spiciness, I used 1 can fire roasted diced salsa tomatoes and one can diced tomatoes and substituted mini sweet peppers (6 of them) for jalapeno peppers. I threw in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves just because I do that with a lot of things. My son and I had it with roasted garlic bread dipped in olive oil with seasonings. Great dinner for a December Friday night in Michigan. Next time, I’ll reduce the tomato paste per the recipe and use vegetable broth and more spinach!

]]> By: Tom Putz https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-17629 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-17629

Made this last week. Similar to a post above, we added Fritos to the bottom of bowl then also sprinkled some green onions on top after the sour cream. I’d add a photo, but not sure how. Great recipe Sue!

]]> By: Suebee Homemaker https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-14222 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-14222 In reply to Josh.

AMEN!

]]> By: Josh https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-14094 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-14094

I have done a lot of experimenting with Chili and have finally landed in the perfect recipe. I go down to meat market and get Chili Meat which further elevates this wonderful recipe!

The Texan in me loves pairing with jalapeño Fritos!!

]]> By: Suebee Homemaker https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-10257 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-10257 In reply to Aaron Thill.

You’re very welcome, Aaron! So glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂

]]> By: Aaron Thill https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-10253 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-10253

This chili is bomb! The bacon is a great add. Thanks aunt Sue!

]]> By: Suebee Homemaker https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-9961 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-9961 In reply to Shari.

Thanks so much, Shari! Glad you enjoyed the chili!

]]> By: Shari https://suebeehomemaker.com/hearty-beef-chili/#comment-9863 https://suebeehomemaker361.e.wpstage.net/?p=37223#comment-9863

Just the chili I was looking for on a “cool” fall day!! So full hearty and full of flavor. I did leave out the bacon and used a poblano pepper to try to be a bit healthier. I loved every bite!!

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