Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Southwestern Chili with Corn


We had this for dinner today.   
Ken took his first bite, smiled and commented that it is his favorite meal. 
The flavors of the vegetables combine together wonderfully!
So Good!


     1           tbsp. olive oil
     3           carrots chopped
     1           med. red onion chopped
     4           bell peppers chopped (1 each - green, red, orange and yellow)
                                                               
     3/4        pound extra lean ground beef
     3           tbsp tomato paste
     3           15 ounce cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
     2           tbsp chili powder

                  salt and pepper

     1           cup kernel corn (defrosted)
     1           cup grated mozzarella cheese
     2           green onions, sliced.



Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
Add carrots, onion and peppers, stirring - cook for 3 minutes
Add beef and cook, breaking it up until it is no longer pink (3-5 minutes)
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it is slightly darkened  (1 minute)
Add beans, chili powder, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender - about 10 minutes.

Add additional chili powder and salt to taste.  (I usually add a lot more of both)

Stir in corn.   Divide among bowls and top with cheese and green onions.


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