SLOW-COOKED TWO-BEAN CHILI

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili image

The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I realized it had no meat! It's so chock-full of ingredients and flavor that it's hard to believe this is a low-fat recipe. Enjoy! -Ronald Johnson, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h40m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Reduced-fat sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrot, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 11g protein.