Dinner: Double-Duty Hearty Chili Without Beans Recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice or pasta
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker.
In same skillet, add beef half at a time; cook over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, parsley and seasonings into beef mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Reserve 5 cups chili for Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole. Serve remaining chili with rice and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

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