Farmer's Chili Recipe

Name: Farmer's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 can beef stock; 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 large spanish onions; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 medium carrots chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 medium zucchini chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 can red kidney beans; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 1 x beans drained, rinsed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cracked wheat (bulgur); 1 can tomatoes whole; 1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen; 1 x sour cream light; 1 can tomato paste; 1 x cilantro thin slice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can beef stock
4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 large spanish onions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 medium carrots chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 medium zucchini chopped
2 teaspoons cumin ground
1 can red kidney beans
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 x beans drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cracked wheat (bulgur)
1 can tomatoes whole
1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen
1 x sour cream light
1 can tomato paste
1 x cilantro thin slice

1
Heat oil in 3-quart non-aluminum saucepan over medium-high Add garlic, onion, carrots and 1/2 cup of the zucchini.
2
Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add kidney beans, tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, beef broth, 1 1/2 cups water, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt.
4
Stir until combined.
5
Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
6
Add remaining zucchini, bulgur wheat and corn kernels.
7
Simmer 10 minutes more.
8
Add remaining 1/2 cup water as necessary.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning.
10
Serve hot.
11
Pass light sour cream or low-fat yogurt, sliced green onions and cilantro leaves separately.
12
Note: This is a highly flavorful, crunchy and substantial chili.
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As with most chilis, it's best made at least a day ahead so the flavors fully develop.
14
Can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen as long as 3 months.
15
Reheat gently, adjusting water and seasoning as needed.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 can beef stock, 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Farmer's Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Farmer's Chili

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