This is still on the stove and I’m not quite through fiddling with the seasonings so I won’t give you the exact recipe just yet. But it’s a simple one that I just threw together so you really don’t need an exact recipe!
Here’s what I’ve got so far: One chopped onion, one chopped bell pepper and a couple cloves of minced garlic sauteed in olive oil. To that I added one large can (28 oz) whole tomatoes and chopped them up with the spatula in the pot. Then added 2 cans kidney beans, one can pinto beans and one can of great northern beans (all of the drained and rinsed), some vegetable broth (that’s a lie, I used chicken broth but since I said it’s vegetarian, we’ll pretend it’s veggie broth!), and a small can of tomato paste. Then I started dumping in some chili powder (a couple of tablespoons at least), cumin (about a tablespoon or so), seasoned salt, sea salt and black pepper. I think that’s about it. It’s been simmering for a while and I just stirred in some frozen corn. After I finish writing this, I’ll adjust the seasonings a final time and turn off the stove.
We might eat a little of this tonight but I think it will taste better tomorrow. Tomorrow I plan on putting it in a baking dish, covering it with cornbread batter and baking it. I’ve never tried that before but several people mentioned it in during our cornbread discussion and I think it sounds really good! I think I might stir some grated sharp cheddar cheese into the cornbread batter before putting it on the chili. Tune in tomorrow to find out how it turned out.
Ciao for now!
Your chilli does look good, even without the cornbread. I love how this sort of dish gets better the next day.
7:30 pm Nov 19th, 2007Slap a spoonful of this on a hotdog and you sold me! Haha, I guess that removes any vegetarian (beside the chicken/veggie broth)! LOL, looks yummy Nicole!
8:48 pm Nov 19th, 2007Welcome back, Nicole! Ruby’s comment reminds me of when we had a houseful of teens visiting, most of whom were vegetarian or even vegan. Marion made a vegan pasta and, as diners lined up with plates, asked if they wanted grated cheese on top. One beleaguered boy, who was neither vegan nor even vegetarian, said, “I want a hot dog on top.” The next day, I took him to a great local hot dog stand.
9:53 pm Nov 19th, 2007That chili would be perfect for my lunch tomorrow. With the cornbread of course! ; )
9:56 pm Nov 19th, 2007How would you rate the spicey-ness factor of your chili? I am meek when it comes to spicy, but still want a little bite! Do tell us how the cornbread hotdish turns out, it sounds delish!
8:45 am Nov 20th, 2007Kathryn: Yes, I can’t wait to eat it today!
Ruby: These beans would definitely be good on a hot dog! Although I’m not really huge chili dog fan. I just like ketchup, mustard and relish. Sometimes horseradish if it’s available
Terry B: Great story
Anali: I think it’s going to be my lunch today!
Jule: This really isn’t too spicy at all but the chili powder I used is pretty mild. The only thing in this recipe that adds heat is the chili powder so you can just adjust the amount to your own liking!
10:56 am Nov 20th, 2007I’ve got some stuff that will make it nice and spicy
11:30 am Nov 20th, 2007That sounds really good. I’m actually having veggie chili tonight. It’s kinda similar– one thing I do is, between the sauteed garlic/onions and the rest, add in 2 diced carrots and a cup of commercial salsa.
2:09 pm Nov 20th, 2007Jason: I know! Any new additions to your collection?
Jacob: I’ve tried carrots before and I think they are a great addition to chili but I’ve never tried adding salsa! I’ll definitely keep that in mind next time around!
2:12 pm Nov 20th, 2007That looks scrumptious!
I noticed you rinsed the beans – do you always? Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t.
Thanks for clarifying rather or not the beans should be rinsed/drained.
I just love your site. Do you make weekly menus or just figure something out with what you have on hand? In the last three weeks you have made it to my weekly menus. :-0
3:46 pm Nov 20th, 2007Steff: Well, sometimes I rinse them and sometimes I don’t. And actually, I threw one of the cans in without rinsing. You could use the liquid from the canned beans in this recipe and just use less broth and add less salt. I sometimes try to make weekly menus but I usually don’t stick to the plan! I think it would be different if I had a family but since my husband in the military, half the time I’m just cooking for myself anyway
5:22 pm Nov 20th, 2007Looks good! I really like corn in chili, it adds a nice sweetness.
6:26 pm Nov 20th, 2007Okay, can I take that pot now…. please. Last week I got some books from library and found couple of veggie chilli recipes. I need to try.
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7:17 pm Feb 21st, 2008Hey I am trying your recipe, but you do not mention the amount of veggie or chicken broth that you are using. Also you never talk about how long to cook this chili. You need to more informative.
11:24 am Sep 27th, 2008I added a *lot* more spice and a little brown sugar and this is absolutely perfect!
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