Simple and Delicious Chili

Several years ago, the hubby and I went on the South Beach Diet to lose a few pounds and came out of it with some delicious new recipes like this Simple and Delicious Chili and about 10 pounds lighter – EACH!

This chili was a staple and a favorite. It was easy to make. Not only was it filling and delicious, but I could make a BUNCH of it at once to last us a week. I still make it often today, though I’ve changed it over the years. I’ve added stuff I like (meat & jalapenos!) and took stuff out I didn’t (celery!) and adjusted spices, the beans and tomatoes. I think it’s safe to say I’ve made it my own.

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Simple and Delicious Chili

Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp cooking oil I like to use grapeseed oil
• 1 lb ground meat lean beef, turkey or chicken – optional
• 2 bell peppers chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp oregano
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 14 oz cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 10 oz cans kidney beans
• 3 Tbsp pickled diced jalapenos

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion. Saute until veggies begin to soften, about 7 minutes.
3. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes more.
4. Add beans and tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Serve hot.
6. Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.

I just made a batch over the weekend and enjoyed a bowl of it with Little Sis when Big Sis and the hubby were away at our nephew’s graduation. She enjoyed hers topped with shredded cheese and a splash of hot sauce with a plate of plain pasta with butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a very fine combo indeed! I enjoyed mine with cheese and a dollop of Greek yogurt (it’s the perfect substitute for sour cream!) AND hot sauce. We enjoyed ate it outside, to boot!

Be sure to try this chili, simple and delicious the classic way with a side of my cornbread recipe, too!

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