Summertime Chili Recipe

Name: Summertime Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. coarsely ground beef; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 c. chopped pepper (green); 1/2 c. chopped celery; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1 c. chicken broth; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes; 1 c. ripe pitted olives; 2 ears corn; 2 zucchini

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. coarsely ground beef
1 Tbsp. oil
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 c. chopped pepper (green)
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 c. canned crushed tomatoes
1 c. ripe pitted olives
2 ears corn
2 zucchini

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Tips:
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To prepare in advance, the chili can be made in advanced through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight.
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Skim off congealed fat. Continue with rest of recipe.
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No extra salt is needed as the broth and tomatoes contain salt.
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The vinegar adds a tang.
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Prepare: Brown beef in 1 tablespoon hot oil.
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Stir occasionally but leave large crumbles of meat.
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Add onions, garlic, peppers and celery, cooking until softened.
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Skim the fat; stir in spices and cook 1 or 2 minutes.
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Add broth, vinegar and tomatoes.
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Boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
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Add olives; break the corn ears into halves or thirds. slice zucchini in half lengthwise and then crosswise in large chunks.
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Place corn and zucchini on top of chili.
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Cover and cook slowly 20 or 30 minutes.
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Serve in bowls. Top with corn and zucchini and cornbread.

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No additional tips available.

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: 1 1/2 lb. coarsely ground beef, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 c. chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, and more.

Yes, Summertime 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.

Summertime Chili

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