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Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili Recipe

Unleash your inner chef with this exciting Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili! While seemingly complex, this recipe uses convenient canned goods for a surprisingly quick and flavorful meal. Perfect for a cozy crockpot simmer or stovetop cooking, the vibrant veggies add delightful texture, but the real fun begins with the mystery! Taste and adjust as it simmers to uncover the perfect balance of your secret ingredients – no two batches are ever alike! Get ready for a delicious adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 367.8 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili

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How to Make Secret Ingredient Beef Veggie Chili

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Drain excess grease.
  2. While beef browns, sauté 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in a separate pot over medium heat with 2 tbsp of the beef drippings. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained), and 1 cup beef broth to the sautéed vegetables.
  4. Stir in the cooked beef and remaining seasonings (1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)).
  5. Transfer the chili to a slow cooker (or continue cooking in the pot on low heat) and simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours, or until the flavors meld and the chili thickens to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  6. **The Secret Ingredient Stage:** Taste the chili frequently. Adjust seasonings as needed with additions of your choice (e.g., more chili powder, cumin, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, a splash of dark chocolate, etc.).
  7. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, cornbread, crusty bread, or your choice of sides.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

34g

Carbs

8g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Beans Beef Vegetables American Southwestern United States Tex Mex Easy Beginner Cook Potluck Fall Winter Chili Crock Pot Slow Cooker Stove Top Dietary Spicy Seasonal Comfort Food Black Beans Ground Beef Meat Taste Mood To Go Equipment 4 Hours Or Less