How to Make Matt's Bean Chili with Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili is a beloved dish that has been a staple in many households for generations. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on a cold day or satisfying a hungry crowd. There are countless variations of chili, each with its own unique blend of spices and ingredients. One such variation is Matt's Bean Chili with Okra, a hearty and flavorful recipe that is sure to become a new favorite in your home.

This chili recipe is a labor of love, developed over years of tweaking and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound okra, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While the beef is browning, coat okra in beaten eggs and toss in flour. Set aside.
  • Drain and discard grease from the beef. Stir black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, corn, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt into the pot. Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 30 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 2 hours.
  • While chili simmers, heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry okra in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes, working in batches as needed. Set fried pieces on paper towels to drain and let rest.
  • Serve chili in bowls with fried okra on top for a nice added crunch.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 938mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 546mg