“This is the way chili SHOULD taste. It’s classic and simple, and I love eating on it all week long.”

Miranda Lambert’s famous chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends. This recipe combines ground beef and chuck with a medley of spices and vegetables, slow-simmered to create a rich and satisfying chili.
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Ground beef 2 lbs
Ground chuck 1 lb
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Yellow onion (chopped) 1
White onion (chopped) 1
Jalapeno (diced) 1
Diced tomatoes (28 oz can) 1 can
Diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel) (10 oz can) 1 can
Hot pepper sauce (Tabasco) 1 1/2 teaspoons
Chili powder 1/4 cup
Ground cumin 2 teaspoons
Garlic powder 2 teaspoons
Kosher salt 1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons
Pinto beans, undrained (optional) 1 (15 oz) can
For Serving (Optional):