ROASTED VEGETABLE CHILI

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Put the oven on high for this delicious chili. Veggies roast first to bring out rich, caramelized flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 large green bell pepper, quartered
1 large sweet onion (such as Walla Walla), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, separated into rings
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (14.5-oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine eggplant, bell pepper. onion and oil; toss to coat. Place in single layer on sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 450°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, turning occasionally. Cool 5 minutes. Coarsely chop vegetables.
Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, cook ground beef and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
Add roasted vegetables, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 13 g