Very Veggie And Beef Chili Food

VERY VEGGIE AND BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Break ground beef into small pieces into a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and carrot to ground beef; cook and stir until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir zucchini and yellow squash into the beef mixture; continue cooking until the beef is completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Drain excess liquid from the pot and return to medium heat.
• Stir crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and garlic into the beef mixture; bring to a boil. Season mixture with chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
• Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook chili at a simmer for 30 minutes.

VEGETABLE BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. , Add beans and seasonings; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

VEGGIE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, 3 colors of bell pepper, carrots, celery, and jalapeno, then cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften. Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for a few more minutes. Pour in the broth, tomato sauce, and Ro-tel. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans and zucchini, stir, then cover and simmer for 30 more minutes.Mix the masa with the warm water and stir it into the pot. Simmer for 15 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with Cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro.Variations• Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste for a richer tomato flavor.• Substitute 1 cup of the stock with a bottle of Mexican beer.• Add chopped mushrooms, diced butternut squash, parsnips, or any vegetable you'd like.• Top with a big spoonful of pico de gallo or chopped tomatoes.• Top with a dollop of sour cream.• Top with grated sharp cheddar.Serve• With corn or flour tortillas• With corn chips or tortilla chips, for dipping• With baked potatoes• On top of a plate of cheese nachos• Inside crisp taco shells with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes

VEGGIE BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.