Cajun Chili

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Got this recipe from my South Louisiana friend. We know it is not authentic cajun cuisine but we don't care. It is well-seasoned (and I don't mean hot), hearty, and delicious.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans , undrained
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven, brown meat with onion, green pepper, and garlic.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, process beans with liquid until smooth.
3. Drain fat from Dutch oven; add the beans and remaining ingredients.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.

Reviews

[lets.eat]

This worked out great for our boys, they don't enjoy spicy foods like my DH and I do. Enough tongue tingling and just sweet enough. I did add some sausage along with the ground beef and increased the honey by perhaps 1/2 Tbsp. Thank You NurseDi, great recipe as always-