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Simple and Delicious Chili
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Simple and Delicious Chili

Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil I like to use grapeseed oil
  • 1 lb ground meat lean beef, turkey or chicken - optional
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 14 oz cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 2 10 oz cans kidney beans
  • 3 Tbsp pickled diced jalapenos

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion. Saute until veggies begin to soften, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes more.
  4. Add beans and tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.
  6. Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.