*Blue Ribbon Chili

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This recipe has been modified to support a balanced meal plan. More info here. 

Makes 3 servings. Each serving provides:
4 oz beans       10 oz vegetables

Aprx Nutrition For One Serving
Cal: 255   Protein: 15g   Carbs: 51g   Fat: 1.8g   Fiber: 14.5

Ingredients

Use a mixture of vegetables that will equal 30 oz.

  • 5 oz onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 oz celery, chopped
  • 2 oz green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup water*
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 12 oz can or cooked pinto beans*
  • 1 can tomato paste (156 ml/5.5 oz)
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chipotle powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¾ tsp salt*
  • ¼ tsp liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions without oil until they begin to brown.
  2. Add the garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder. Stir about to briefly roast taking care to not let the garlic and spices burn.
  3. Add the celery, green pepper and water. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Add the tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste then stir well to combine. Bring back to boil and serve hot. Divide into three servings.
  5. To make into a more balance meal consider serving with bulgar.
  6. Keep leftovers in air tight container up to 5 days in fridge or freeze for up to 5 months.

Notes

  • Substitute pinto beans with red kidney beans or use a mixture of beans.
  • Substitute water. If cooking dry beans, use the cooking water from them.
  • Adjust salt to taste. This will vary depending if the tomatoes and beans have been salted.