Does anyone else eat chili year round? We like it anytime. It's easy, you can double (or triple) it, it can simmer for hours, and it freezes well. Can't get much better than that! You can use a variety of beans, veggies, and spices but the following recipe is our favorite. Enjoy!
Anytime Chickpea Chili
1.5 lbs ground beef1 onion, diced
3 15 oz. cans beans drained and rinsed (we use black, dark or light kidney, and chickpeas)
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 28 oz. can Tuttorosso tomatoes (you'll need to dice these)
2 T. chili powder
4 oz. diced green chiles
1 tsp. basil
1/2 can water (approx. 1 cup)
First brown your ground beef in a large sauce pan or pot that has a lid. Then add garlic and onions to ground beef and saute until onions are translucent (make sure not to over brown beef). Next add drained and rinsed beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, chiles, basil and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let simmer for a least 20 minutes, though you can let chili simmer as long as you like...just stir occasionally. Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions. Unbutton your pants to make room.
Have a great weekend!
