Very Veggie and Beef Chili

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This chunky beef chili with vegetables is a hearty meal that can be made with either ground beef or ground turkey breast.

Submitted by STARBOARDJEN
Updated on February 3, 2023
close up view of Very Veggie and Beef Chili in a white, yellow and red bowl
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, diced

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced

  • 1 medium yellow squash, diced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup frozen white corn kernels

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ¼ tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Break ground beef into small pieces in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, and carrot; cook and stir until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 3 to 5 more minutes.

  2. Drain excess liquid from the pot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and garlic; bring to a boil. Stir in chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337 Calories
13g Fat
38g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 719mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 11g 41%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1000mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.