Cooking Challenge Chili

"Chopped broccoli stems are a tasty, healthy addition to chili. Make this dish vegetarian/vegan by eliminating the beef and adding a large tin of chickpeas, rinsed and drained. Created for the 1st Zaar Cooking Challenge, June 2002."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Peel broccoli stems and cube; set aside.
  • In a large pot, place undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; stir to combine.
  • In a large skillet, begin to brown the ground beef; as meat starts to release its fat, add fresh garlic to pan and stir well.
  • Saute until meat is browned; add to tomatoes, leaving fat behind in pan.
  • In same skillet, over medium heat, add oil to pan and heat; add onions and saute until softened.
  • To onions, add broccoli stems and chopped mushrooms; stir.
  • Sprinkle salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano and cayenne over vegetables and stir so that the vegetables are coated with the spices.
  • Add entire skillet mixture into the pot, add chili powder, and stir well.
  • Over high heat, bring mixture to a bubble; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add beans and cilantro to pot, stir well, and let mixture simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until beans are heated through and vegetables are cooked.
  • Taste; add additional seasonings if desired, and serve.
  • Note: like most chilis, this will be better the second day.

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  1. I selected this for the Hidden Gems event and this is truly a hidden gem. It is a rich chili packed full of veggies. I used ground turkey in place of the ground beef. This recipe made way more than the 6 servings for DH and I. I can envision this served over spaghetti or pasta which is what I plan to do with some of the leftovers. I also plan on freezing some for later. Great recipe!
     
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  1. I selected this for the Hidden Gems event and this is truly a hidden gem. It is a rich chili packed full of veggies. I used ground turkey in place of the ground beef. This recipe made way more than the 6 servings for DH and I. I can envision this served over spaghetti or pasta which is what I plan to do with some of the leftovers. I also plan on freezing some for later. Great recipe!
     

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I have been sharing recipes here at Recipezaar since October 2001. You won't see me around anymore, although if you're an old-school Zaarite you'll remember that in the past, you couldn't shut me up!
 
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