Best Craigs Chili Recipes

CRAIG'S THREE BEAN CHILI

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A healthy and delicious chili that my boyfriend created to help us get through the cold weather here in Toronto. It happens to be vegan, but could also be adapted to include meat. This recipe fits nicely into our student budget, but doesn't taste like it!

Provided by Marina K

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/3 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
19 ounces kidney beans
19 ounces black beans
19 ounces chickpeas
12 ounces corn
1 dash salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

Saute the onion and garlic in oil until the onion becomes translucent, or about 5 minutes.
Add chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook for about a minute, being careful not to let the spices burn.
Add diced tomatoes and barbeque sauce (if using) and bring to a boil.
Add the cans of beans and corn.
Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, adding salt and tabasco sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 613.7, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 18.7

CHILE CON CARNE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories dinner, for one, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 1 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 teaspoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet green pepper
1/3 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onions, garlic and green pepper. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
Add beef and cook, chopping down with the side of a heavy metal spoon to break up any lumps. Cook until the meat loses its raw look. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander seeds, hot red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Stir to blend.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and vinegar and bring to a boil. Partly cover and let simmer, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 613, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1470 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 2 grams