This is one of the first recipes Mom ever taught me and one of the first I converted to being vegetarian. I make mine a little different than her so I’ll put my variations at the end. Also Chili is one of those great recipes if you don’t like one veg or like to add another do it, it’s kind of a fridge and pantry clean out kind of food. This recipe freezes well, and it makes a lot so be prepared with lots of small containers or lots of company.
Mom’s Chili
1 Package Yves Ground Round ( I like the Mexican version but the Italian version works well too)
4 tsp olive oil
6 cloves of garlic minced
2 large peppers of your choice
2 cups of chopped onions
4 cups of mushrooms ( I like mixing button and portabello if I have them on hand)
1-2 jalepenos, depending on how spicy you want it
2 tbspn chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbspn whole wheat flour
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregeno
1 tsp ground cumin
2 8oz cans or 1 16 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup of veggie broth
1 can of red kidney beans
1 can of white kidney beans
*In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic and onion. Add peppers, mushroom and jalepenos cook until soft.
* Stir in Ground Round , add spices and flour stir and combine.
* Add Tomato sauce, veggie broth and beans, bring to a boil.
* Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 7 minutes.
My Chili (with my variations)
1 Package Yves Ground Round ( I like the Mexican version but the Italian version works well too)
4 tsp olive oil
6 cloves of garlic minced
2 large peppers of your choice
2 cups of chopped onions
4 cups of mushrooms ( I like mixing button and portabello if I have them on hand)
1-2 jalepenos, depending on how spicy you want it
2 tbspn chili powder
2 tsp of ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 bottle of pasta sauce
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of red kidney beans
1 can of white kidney beans
1/4 cup of cocoa
*In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat and saute onion with spices. Add peppers, mushroom, jalepenos and garlic and cook until tender.
* Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, Ground Round and beans. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stir in cocoa and simmer for at least 5 more. Add salt and pepper to taste.
