Vegetarian Beanless Chili Food

EASY NO-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes and beef stock to the chili: Use the liquid to scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.

NO BEANS, NO TOMATOES, NO FOOLIN' CHILI

Steps:

• In a big skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in the beef (in batches, if necessary); cook, turning often and adding more oil if needed, until meat is browned on all sides.
• Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.
• Add the remaining oil to the skillet; lower heat to medium.
• Add in the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos; stir/saute for about 7 minutes or until onions are softened.
• Add in the chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt; stir for 30 seconds.
• Remove skillet from heat; add in beer; stir, scrapping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
• Pour the vegetable mixture into the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
• Skim fat from the surface of the chili.
• Thicken the chili by stirring in the cornmeal and cooking uncovered, for 15 more minutes.

VEGETARIAN BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Chop the veggies into 1/2 inch pieces, toss directly into a large soup pot.
• Mince the garlic, add and cook them in a little olive oil till the onions are clear and the carrots are starting to get a bit soft. (You should be able to cut a carrot in half with the wooden spoon but not really easily).
• If using any other veggies add them so they're also about half cooked at the same time.
• Add canned tomatoes and use the can to measure and add an equal amount of water; stir.
• Crumble the veggie ground beef in, add spices and stir. At this time you can taste and adjust seasonings. The thickness should be about what you want as a finished product.
• Bring to a gentle boil.
• Now add the rice and the amount of water it will absorb (check the package, they vary) and simmer until rice and veggies are all soft and flavors combined.
• Serve topped with sour cream, and grated cheddar, and bread or a simple salad.

BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• To prepare the peppers - Cut them in half, get rid of all the seeds. Then steam them in 1 inch of water for 15 minutes. Let them cool, then scoop out the pulp.
• Brown the ground beef with the onions & garlic. When browned, add all the other ingredients.
• Cover & simmer for 3+ hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over pasta or beans (if you like them), with cheese on top. (servings are calculated if you serve it this way - if you eat it as is, it's closer to 5 or 6).