Southwestern Chili Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chili powder, or to taste; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (recommend getting tube); 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid; 1 to 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 -ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; Rice, as an accompaniment; Toppings: Tortilla chips; sour cream; grated cheddar; chopped red onions; chopped jalapenos; diced avocado; minced cilantro; etc.

Servings: persons

2 large onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (recommend getting tube)
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid
1 to 1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 -ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Rice, as an accompaniment
Toppings: Tortilla chips; sour cream; grated cheddar; chopped red onions; chopped jalapenos; diced avocado; minced cilantro; etc.

1
In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
2
Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
4
Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
5
Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
6
Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary.
7
Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more.
8
Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, chopped, 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped, 2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Chili

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