Sneaky Chef Chili
This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will make it a fast favorite. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Slow-Cooker optional
- 1 Kitchen Knife
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Grater optional
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onions* chopped
- 2 cloves garlic* minced
- 1 bell pepper* red, green, yellow or combo, diced
- 1 apple* large, diced
- 1 lb beef* or turkey or venison, ground
- 15 oz black beans kidney beans or other bean of choice (no salt)
- 2 cups pie pumpkin* home roasted/pureed pumpkin, butternut/kabocha squash or 1 - 16 oz can
- 2 cups tomatoes* diced, home canned or roasted tomatoes or 1 -16 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder more to taste
- 1 tbsp cumin and coriander optional
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ - 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 jalapeños* or 4 oz can green chilies, optional
- 1 cup sweet corn* optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, add the oil to the pan.
- Cook the onions, garlic and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and cook until it crumbles and no pink remains.
- Add the beans, pumpkin/squash puree, tomatoes, diced apples and spices.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes, or slow cook for 2-5 hours.
- Serve with grated cheese, avocado slices, fresh cilantro and or sour cream! (Optional)
Notes
*Also great in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot works awesome because you can sauté everything in the pot and then put it on to slow cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 934mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4951IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 5mg