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Olive Oil
Garlic
minced
Vidalia Onion
diced
Green Pepper
diced
Red Pepper
diced
Jalapeno
minced
Carrots
diced
Red Pepper
Ground Black Pepper
Kosher Salt
Ground Beef
lean
Red Wine
Chili Powder
Ancho Chili Powder
Whole Tomatoes
canned
Chicken Broth
canned
Onion Powder
Cumin
Brown Sugar
Oregano
Black Beans
canned
Navy Beans
canned
Light Red Kidney Bean
canned
Cannellini Beans
canned
Warm olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot.
Chop onions into 1/4 to 1/2 inch squares and add to oil; saute.
Finely chop garlic and add to dutch oven.
Dice up the green and red peppers into 1/2 - 3/4 inch squares, saute with others.
Chop up jalapeno (remove seeds) into small chunks and add to dutch oven.
Heat mixture slowly.
Add red pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Dice up carrot into small 1/4 inch chunks and add to ragu.
After about 10 minutes (when peppers and onions start to soften), add ground beef to the ragu.
Add chili powders.
Allow meat to brown within the mixture, stir often.
Once browned, add red wine to the ragu.
Turn up the heat and let boil for around 3-5 minutes allowing the wine to evaporate. Continue to stir.
Add in whole tomatoes and chicken broth, stir.
Add the onion powder, cumin, brown sugar and oregano, stir.
Strain and rinse black beans, navy beans, light red kidney bean and cannellini beans, and add to pot.
Add more broth if needed.
Bring to boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.
Cut up the whole tomatoes in the dutch over with a large spoon during simmering.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your preferred spice level.
Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a deeper smoky flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve in bowls, topped with sour cream and shredded cheese.
Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.
Complements the chili's spice.
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Popular comfort food, often served at gatherings.
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