Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 2 14.5 oz cans stewed diced tomatoes
• 2 15 oz cans black beans
• 1 16 oz can whole kernel corn
• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 t cayenne pepper
• ½ t cinnamon (optional)
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt and pepper
• shredded cheese and/or sour cream

Directions:

1. Cook meat. Drain fat.
2. Add onion and peppers. Saute until they start to brown.
3. Add all canned ingredients, including liquid from cans. Add spices.
4. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until mixture reaches desired consistency.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and/or sour cream.

11/12/2019 - added extra chili powder. Good amount of garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano. Let simmer for extra time.

July 2025 - updated recipe with additional spices

Source: The Healthy College Cookbook