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Gluten-Free Beef and Bean Chili

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Gluten-Free Beef and Bean Chili

A pot of beef chili with kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes and measured seasonings.

Expected yield: 8 servings

Kitchen testing pending

Yield and timings are not yet confirmed.

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Gluten-Free Beef and Bean Chili — illustrative serving image
Illustrative serving image. Toppings and the pictured bread are not included in the base chili recipe.

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Ingredients

For 8 servings (expected)

Method

  1. Preheat and Prep

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. While it warms, dice your onion and mince the garlic.

  2. Cook the Aromatics

    Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.

  3. Brown the Beef

    Add ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if needed. Confirm 160°F with a food thermometer rather than using color alone.

  4. Add Seasonings

    Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

  5. Add Tomatoes and Beans

    Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir everything together thoroughly.

  6. Simmer the Chili

    Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  7. Final Taste and Adjust

    Taste after cooking and adjust seasoning. If needed, simmer uncovered a little longer to reduce the liquid. No optional flour slurry is included in this base recipe.

  8. Serve and Enjoy

    Ladle chili into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions. Perfect for game day or meal prep!

A Little Extra Guidance

Recipe Notes

Ingredient checks, serving ideas, and food handling guidance.

Before You Cook

Check the exact broth and seasoning products for gluten-free suitability. A product being described as pure, or coming from a familiar brand, does not by itself establish its gluten-free status. This base uses beans and tomato paste rather than a flour thickener. Cheese, sour cream, avocado, herbs and bread are optional serving additions and are not part of the quantities below.

Choosing Gluten-Free Ingredients

Check the exact products you use, including sauces, broth, flour and pasta. Gluten-free labeling and third-party certification are different. A recipe or scanner result cannot guarantee how a dish is prepared in your kitchen. Use clean equipment and protect food from contact with gluten-containing ingredients. See the FDA explanation of gluten-free labels.

Food Handling and Leftovers

Use a food thermometer rather than color alone. See the safe cooking temperature chart. Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers, within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below; use refrigerated cooked leftovers within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F. These are general handling guidelines, not a claim that we have tested this recipe’s leftover texture. See USDA leftover guidance.

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Kitchen-Testing Status

Kitchen-testing note: A documented cooking test is pending. Recipe timings and yields have not yet been confirmed in our current testing log. Nutrition figures and unsupported historical rating totals have been removed.

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