Secret Ingredient Beef & Veggie Chili Recipe

Name: Secret Ingredient Beef & Veggie Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 4 carrots, diced; 2 cans stewed tomatoes (preferably seasoned); 1 can chili bean (with sauce); 1 can kidney bean (can substitute other beans); 1 can black beans (can substitute other beans); 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional); 3 tablespoons chili powder; minced garlic or garlic powder; salt and pepper; Secret ingredients; 1/2 cup brewed coffee (optional); 1/2 cup red wine (optional); 1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional); 1 dash vinegar (optional); 1 dash ketchup (optional); 1 dash cinnamon (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium zucchini, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 cans stewed tomatoes (preferably seasoned)
1 can chili bean (with sauce)
1 can kidney bean (can substitute other beans)
1 can black beans (can substitute other beans)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
3 tablespoons chili powder
minced garlic or garlic powder
salt and pepper
Secret ingredients
1/2 cup brewed coffee (optional)
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 dash vinegar (optional)
1 dash ketchup (optional)
1 dash cinnamon (optional)

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["Brown ground beef in medium-hot skillet, adding some of the seasonings.", "While beef browns, sautee vegetables in separate pot on medium heat, adding 2 tsp of the beef drippings (or vegetable oil if desired).", "When beef is fully cooked, drain if desired.", "Stir crumbled cooked beef and remaining ingredients into the vegetables, reserving optional ingredients.", "Cook uncovered on low heat for a few hours (or in a crockpot with the lid""ajar""), stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to desired consistency.", "Adjust taste frequently using secret ingredients.", "Enjoy with standard chili fare: cornbread, crusty bread, garlic bread, toast, baked potato, rice, etc."]

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium zucchini, diced, 4 carrots, diced, 2 cans stewed tomatoes (preferably seasoned), and more.

Yes, Secret Ingredient Beef & Veggie 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.

Secret Ingredient Beef & Veggie Chili

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