My go-to chili recipe, in time for chilly weather! I tend to vary things up when I'm making chili, throwing in different types of veggies depending on what I have on-hand, or what sounds good at the moment. I've given a number of options here - and just written 'optional' next to them. You can throw things in that you like and leave out things you dislike. A win-win for everyone! We like to eat it with a variety of things - homemade cornbread, tortilla chips, over baked potatoes, on top of nachos, with GF crackers or bread. This version isn't too spicy - but I tend to just add an extra pinch of cayenne powder, and use a heaping Tbsp/tsp of chili powder and cumin if I want a spicier chili. Enjoy!
Add in, cooking until browned:
1 lb. ground beef
Chili made with sweet potato & corn, topped with cinnamon-sour cream, fresh cilantro & green onion. Mmmm...
Fresh chili in the pot - almost ready to eat! Made with local corn, onions & purple celery!
Chili - with multiple veggie options
Serves 4-6
In a medium-large pot or large high-sided frying pan, heat over medium to medium-high heat:
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
Add and let cook 2-3 minutes:
1 onion, chopped
Add in, cooking until browned:
1 lb. ground beef
Add in a variety of the following veggies, and cook 3-5 minutes, until veggies are tender, but not soft:
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet potato, peeled & diced in small pieces (optional)
1-2 stalks celery, diced (optional)
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 small zucchini, chopped (optional)
1 small yellow squash, chopped (optional)
Add:
1 large can diced tomatoes
1-2 cups beef broth (add more/less depending on thick you like your chili)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
Bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer ~20 minutes. Check to make sure the sweet potato is softened. I like to cut them into very small pieces, so they cook quickly. If it's not, continue simmering a few extra minutes.
Add:
1 can kidney beans and/or black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels (optional)
Let chili simmer ~10 minutes after adding beans and corn. Serve hot with your preferred side and/or toppings. Enjoy!
Topping ideas:
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream (add a pinch of cinnamon to the sour cream for something a little different)
fresh cilantro
sliced green onions
Side ideas:
tortilla chips
nachos
homemade GF breads and/or crackers
(Hearty Jalapeno-Cheddar bread is delicious!)
baked potatoes
Chili topped nachos! (still steaming)
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