Meatitarian Chili Recipe

Name: Meatitarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 6 -8 minced garlic cloves; 1 diced carrot; 1 stalk diced celery; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; black pepper; 1 medium chopped red bell pepper; 14 ounces diced canned tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste (half a small can); parsley (to garnish); grated cheddar cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 12 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
6 -8 minced garlic cloves
1 diced carrot
1 stalk diced celery
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
black pepper
1 medium chopped red bell pepper
14 ounces diced canned tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste (half a small can)
parsley (to garnish)
grated cheddar cheese, for garnish

1
In a medium frying pan or dutch oven, brown the ground beef.
2
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil.
3
Saute onion, half the garlic, carrot, celery, and seasonings for about 5 minutes, then add red pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender.
4
In a large pot or dutch oven, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, browned meat and sauteed vegetables.
5
Simmer for 20 or 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
After 15 minutes, add the remaining garlic.
7
Taste to adjust seasonings.
8
Serve topped with parsley and/or cheese.
9
To make the original vegetarian varitety, heat 1 cup of tomato juice to boiling.
10
In a small bowl, combine juice with 1 cup bulgur wheat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
11
Add to the dutch oven in lieu of the ground beef.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, 1 12 lbs ground beef, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Meatitarian 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.

Meatitarian Chili

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