Best Healthy Black Bean Hominy Chili Recipes

HEALTHY BLACK BEAN-HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Microwave broth and tomatoes, in a microwave-safe container, on high power, until steamy hot, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or small soup kettle over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; sauté, until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano; sauté, until fragrant, a minute or so.
• 3. Add beans and hominy, along with hot broth mixture. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
• 4. Stir in garlic, chocolate, and cilantro. Simmer a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Turn off heat, and let stand a few minutes, if there is time. Adjust seasonings, and serve.

HOMINY BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon to a 5-qt. slow cooker; discard drippings., Stir in hominy, broth, tomatoes, red pepper, onion, chiles, garlic and seasonings. Cook, covered on low 6-7 hours or until meat is tender. Stir in corn; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and sour cream.

FANTASTIC BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until meat is brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended.

BLACK BEAN HOMINY CHILI

Steps:

• Pick over the beans for any debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.
• In a 4 qt or larger heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic and onion until they are softened but not brown, 5 - 10 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, sugar, thyme, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the beans, tomatoes (including the juice or puree), vegetable broth, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the hominy and pepper.
• Taste for salt and add if necessary. Thicken, if desired by adding 1 Tbs cornmeal at a time and simmering for 5 minutes after each addition.
• Can keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

SQUASH AND CHIPOTLE CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS AND HOMINY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven or heavy kettle over high heat. Brown the beef, one quarter at a time, adding oil as needed. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Lower heat to medium-high, add remaining oil to pan and stir in onion, garlic and jalapenos. Season well with salt, and saute until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Return beef to pan, and add broth, beer, chili powder and half the cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until meat is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. Halve and seed squash, and lay cut side down on baking sheet. Bake until very soft, about 1 hour. Cool, then scrape out flesh and mash coarsely.
• Add squash puree and remaining cumin and oregano to pot, and simmer 15 minutes. Add water if necessary to keep mixture moist. Chop 2 chipotles, and stir into pot with their sauce. Add black beans and hominy, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer. Chili should be stewlike rather than soupy. Taste, and add more chipotles and salt if desired. Serve in bowls garnished with sour cream and scallions.