Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine. Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com
The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I realized it had NO MEAT! It’s so chock-full of ingredients and flavor that it’s hard to believe this is a low-fat recipe. Enjoy!
Ronald Johnson Elmhurst, Illinois
Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili Recipe
Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili
½ Lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 oz.) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, raised and drained
1 large carrot, chopped
½ cup water
½ cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup chili powder
1 tsp. Liquid Smoke, optional
Optional Toppings: Light sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrots, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired. 6 servings (2 quarts)
(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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