Award Winning Beef or Vegetarian Chili

Flavorful chili with three types of beans and optional beef

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (leave out if making vegetarian)
• 1 russet potato diced small
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bell pepper diced small
• 1 poblano diced small
• 1-3 jalapeno diced small (vary # on heat desired), use seeds if desired but recommended
• 1 yellow onion diced small
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• One 20 oz can of sliced pineapple, only using the juice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1 can dark red beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1 can corn
• One 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
• Saltines, shredded cheese, and sour cream for serving

Instructions

1. In large pot, use oil and cook the ground beef over medium high heat. When about halfway (few minutes), add the potatoes, garlic, and jalapenos. When beef is nearly done (another 5 minutes or so), add the veggies and all the seasoning. Cook another couple minutes constantly stirring. Note: veggies do not need to be fully cooked at this point.
2. Add juice from pineapple jar, but not the pineapple itself. (slices of pineapple are cook’s appetizer) Simmer 1 minute or so.
3. Add rest of the cans, make sure to rinse the beans well.
4. Bring to simmer, stir once and cook for 30 minutes.
5. Serve with shredded cheese, saltines, and sour cream if you have them.