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Chili Cookoff Winner Recipe

This award-winning chili recipe, a crowd-pleaser at last year's Super Bowl party, delivers a delicious kick without overwhelming your taste buds. Made with all-organic ingredients (easily sourced at Trader Joe's for incredible value!), this vegetarian chili is hearty and flavorful. Feel free to add cooked ground meat for a heartier chili, but it's equally amazing on its own. Garnish with fresh jalapeños for an extra burst of heat! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality chili.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 219.3 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chili Cookoff Winner

  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • Black Beans
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Frozen Sweet Corn
  • Red Onion
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • Cocoa Powder

How to Make Chili Cookoff Winner

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add the bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and kidney beans. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded.
  6. Stir in the corn and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped jalapeños and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g

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