Salsa Verde Ranch Style Beef Chili

Sharing a favorite beef chili recipe today! This Salsa Verde Ranch Style Beef Chili is the perfect hearty meal to make for a crowd! There are so many amazing flavors in this super simple chili recipe.

beef chili recipe

Beef Chili Recipe

I know we all have dozens of chili recipes, but I’ve got one more winner to add to your collection. This beefy chili has a mexi-ranch spin that sends your tastebuds through the roof! I use salsa verde and ranch dressing seasoning which makes for a zesty chili full of fabulous white beans and veggies. This will be a perfect addition to your game day menu too 🙂 Let’s take a look.

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beef chili recipe

Here’s your line up of ingredients. Make sure your beef is thawed, unlike mine, lol!

beef chili recipe

How to Make this Tasty Chili

  1. Place oil into a large dutch oven, 3-5 quart size over medium heat. When hot, add onions and zucchini, cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.

  2. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add beef, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

  3. Add beans, tomatoes, salsa, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder and cilantro. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer until ready to serve.

beef chili recipe

Add your ground beef and cook until browned. Add your beans and tomatoes.

beef chili recipe

Time for the salsa verde and Ranch dressing seasoning packet.

beef chili recipe

Add your chicken broth, cumin and chili powder.

beef chili recipe

Give a nice stir and simmer until you are ready to enjoy! Top with sour cream cheese and tortilla chips if desired.

beef chili recipe

Salsa Verde Ranch Style Beef Chili

This Salsa Verde Ranch Style Beef Chili is the perfect hearty meal to make for a crowd! There are so many amazing flavors in this super simple chili recipe.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 174kcal
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 quartered zucchini
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 can white beans drained
  • 10 oz mild diced tomatoes & chili peppers 1 can Rotel
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared salsa verde
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh minced cilantro

Instructions

  • Place oil into a large dutch oven, 3-5 quart size over medium heat. When hot, add onions and zucchini, cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. 
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add beef, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, salsa, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder and cilantro. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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26 Responses
  1. Jenny Whitehead

    THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO delicious!!!! I lost this recipe and just found it. Can’t wait to make it again. Thanks for posting!!

  2. Beth

    I made this in the crockpot and used chicken instead of beef but used all the other ingredients as listed—the flavor of the salsa verde and ranch really makes it!! It was delicious, definitely going into the rotation.

  3. Jeo

    Mrs picky palate,

    Amazing recipe made for the fam bam. They couldn’t resist , so delicious also made with corn bread muffins.Yum!!

    Thanks

  4. Darlene

    Wow! One thing I know for sure, I will NEVER again make traditional chili. This went beyond exceptional. Only changes I made were because if what I had or did not have on hand. I substituted one can of white beans for 1 can black beans and left out the cilantro and chili powder. Thanks for this delcious recipe. Now I must go and get another bowl. 🙂

  5. Heidi @ Bits of Sunshine

    This looks easy enough to whip together after a long day at work! And I love the sour cream/tortilla idea! That is a winner for me! Thanks for sharing!

  6. Blair Lonergan (The Seasoned Mom)

    Hi Jenny! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. I have your cookbook and my family has loved many of your recipes. As a mom of two boys, it’s fun to see another mom with similar interests raising her family. Thanks for all of your hard work!

  7. Carla @ Carlas Confections

    I am dreaming about that right now wrapped in a blanket bc its cold. I could use a big bowl right now 🙂

  8. megan @ whatmegansmaking

    Can’t go wrong with chili for the Superbowl! And this one looks different than other chilis I have tried – sounds great!

  9. Aimee @ Simple Bites

    My family would love this Jenny, and we’re getting a little tired of the usual chili.We’ve still got a few months of winter ahead, so I’m bookmarking this!

  10. Sister Spice

    I am always looking for ways to change up my chili, and this looks like a fresh, tasty spin on my usual recipe! Delicious!

  11. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious

    This looks so good! I just recently learned in a food safety exam that cooking frozen ground beef in the pan is a safe way to defrost beef 🙂

  12. shelly (cookies and cups)

    This looks like the perfect meal for today! It’s snowing here and I definitely need a big pot of this on the stove 🙂

  13. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective

    Yum, I friend who grew up in New Mexico made green chili for me when I was 18 and I’ve been in love ever since!

  14. Julie @ Table for Two

    this is definitely perfect for the winter or any bowl game!! hearty and delicious, i love it, Jenny! the flavors are incredible too!

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