SPICY HEARTY CHILI

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"My husband, Jeff, makes THE BEST chili," says Melissa Newman of Danville, Pennsylvania. This recipe is chock-full of healthy vegetables and just enough "heat" to warm you to your toes! TIP: Sometimes the Newmans substitute ground venison or a ground venison-ground beef mix for the ground beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings (about 4-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped green peppers
1-1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup light beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peppers, celery and jalapenos. Cook and stir for 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rabbi Rabbiali
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This chili is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with healthy ingredients.


Sujan Ghimire
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I love that this chili is made with fresh ingredients. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


XT4 Crimina
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This chili is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Shebai Saha
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Yusuf Zmusa
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover meat. It's also a great freezer meal.


S Amirkhan King
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I love the smoky flavor of this chili. It's so unique and delicious.


Kelly Malay
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Alison B
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted great.


Cookie Little
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This chili is a must-try for any chili lover. It's packed with flavor and the perfect amount of heat.


Ezra Strauss
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I've tried many chili recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Kaleb Plummer
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the spice level is just right.


Miranda Leigh Lambert
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Elizabeth Mosimane
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


marufaaktar baby
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I've made this chili recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Shafiq Shafiq
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This chili was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the spice level was perfect.