I am trying to become more organized with meal planning, because currently I’m more of a “what’s in the fridge that I can make a meal out of” kind of girl. Don’t get me wrong, I throw together healthy, yummy food most of the time, but it’s always a race to the finish kind of event. Planning meals for the week, and shopping for all the ingredients on the weekend is not a new concept, I know, but it is to this house! The idea that I won’t be running out every day for random forgotten ingredients is very exciting. Ideally I’ll spend less time thinking about meals altogether!!
This blog won’t become a food journal; but, as meals become more intentional, I may throw some favorites your way… such as tonight’s amazing chili. Oh my!!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 red peppers, chopped
- 3 cups mushrooms, chopped
- 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 5.5oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp each: chili powder, oregano, coriander
- 2 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp each: cocoa powder, brown sugar
- 1 14oz can each: kidney beans, black beans, chick peas
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion softens. Add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink. Add everything except the beans and simmer for 1 hour or more. Add beans, and simmer for another ten minutes. Serve and enjoy, with sour cream and grated cheese of course!
Recipe & Photo Credits: Rosa Pearson
14 comments :
Mmmmm… I will have to try your twist. Like the cocoa and sugar! It must really enhance the chili. But I will have to wait a bit since I made chili on Saturday!
Love the photo – what settings did you use?
Um, so to be totally honest, the setting was automatic! lol It’s that fabulous 50mm lens!! But, I’ll take the compliment anyway. So thanks!!
Mmm…is right! Love chili
Looks delicious! Love the cocoa addition…can never get enough chocolate!
Yummy! I too am intrigued with the cocoa addition….will have to try it!
Looks like a fabulous recipe, and I mean that in the best way!
We don’t eat a lot of beef, but you made me want to have some chilli! Great pic. What this I hear about Automatic?
I have to laugh… I hesitated about posting a recipe this week but when I saw your chili recipe, I thought, huh, great minds think alike. I’m planning on trying this scrumptious meal. Ahhh winter is on its way. Bundle up!
I’m so glad you posted this, I was hunting around for a chili recipe to freeze for post-baby just the other day!
Looks fabulous, great photo too.
I am so on board with you and meal planning. We try so hard to do that in this household, but somehow seem to only accomplish it half the time! When we are successful it works so well… and you’ve just given me an idea for that hamburger in the freezer!
Hmm, cocoa. We usually use cinnamon with the brown sugar, but I will try cocoa next. Thanks, Rosa!
Followed the recipe exactly and it is superb! Thanks for the inspiration!
I will definitely have to try this recipe! I’m intrigued by some of the ingredients! New to your blog btw and I will be back!
Yum Yum! you know what you can do with leftovers? throw them on top of a salad…add some smashed tacos, some sour cream and shredded cheese and VOILA a whole new delicious meal!! We’ve been having this at least once a month and even the kids love it!