Best Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili Recipes

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VERY VEGGIE AND BEEF CHILI



Very Veggie and Beef Chili image

This is a very hearty and chunky chili with tons of vegetables and can be made with either ground beef or ground turkey breast.

Provided by STARBOARDJEN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen white corn kernels
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ¼ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Break ground beef into small pieces into a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and carrot to ground beef; cook and stir until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir zucchini and yellow squash into the beef mixture; continue cooking until the beef is completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Drain excess liquid from the pot and return to medium heat.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and garlic into the beef mixture; bring to a boil. Season mixture with chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook chili at a simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 718.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SECRET INGREDIENT BEEF & VEGGIE CHILI



Secret Ingredient Beef & Veggie Chili image

Although it looks complicated, using canned goods makes this a quick recipe, and it can simmer in a crockpot. The veggies add interesting texture. But the fun part is tasting the chili as it cooks to figure out which of the secret ingredients it needs...it never turns out the same way twice!

Provided by JimmyG

Categories     Black Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium zucchini, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 cans stewed tomatoes (preferably seasoned)
1 can chili bean (with sauce)
1 can kidney bean (can substitute other beans)
1 can black beans (can substitute other beans)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
3 tablespoons chili powder
minced garlic or garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 cup brewed coffee (optional)
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 dash vinegar (optional)
1 dash ketchup (optional)
1 dash cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in medium-hot skillet, adding some of the seasonings.
  • While beef browns, sautee vegetables in separate pot on medium heat, adding 2 tsp of the beef drippings (or vegetable oil if desired).
  • When beef is fully cooked, drain if desired.
  • Stir crumbled cooked beef and remaining ingredients into the vegetables, reserving optional ingredients.
  • Cook uncovered on low heat for a few hours (or in a crockpot with the lid"ajar"), stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to desired consistency.
  • Adjust taste frequently using secret ingredients.
  • Enjoy with standard chili fare: cornbread, crusty bread, garlic bread, toast, baked potato, rice, etc.

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