Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili

Name: Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz Black Beans; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 whole Carrot; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1.25 tbsp Chili Powder; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 15 oz Diced Tomatoes; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 lb Ground Beef; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 16 oz Kidney Beans; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 whole Squash; 1 cup White Corn; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper; 1 whole Zucchini

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 American High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili balances tender ground beef with a generous mix of peppers, squash, and zucchini for a chunky, satisfying bowl. Two kinds of beans and sweet corn add creamy pops and sweetness, while chili powder, cumin, and cayenne bring gentle heat. Serve on a cool evening or game day with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, scallions, or a dollop of sour cream.

Prep30 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Break the ground beef into small pieces in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until it starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell peppers, and carrot; cook and stir until the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the zucchini and squash; cook and stir until the beef is fully browned, 3 to 5 more minutes.
2

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