Our Chill Chili

Team: Dem Spicy Chefs

Host School: Stockbridge Central School

Age Group: Middle School

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, minced

½ red onion, diced

½ red pepper, diced

½ green bell pepper, diced

2 tomatoes, diced

1 cup corn

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup dry Black Turtle beans (soaked for days)

1/2 cup dry Vermont Cranberry beans (soaked for days)

1/2 cup dry Pinto beans (soaked for days)

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa

1 teaspoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon + 1 drop chipotle sauce

Preparation Instructions

1. Chop the onion, garlic, peppers and tomatoes.  Saute in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Rinse the soaked beans and drain.
3. After 5-8 minutes of sautéing the veggies, add the beans, can of tomatoes, corn, veggie broth and spices.

4. Bring chili to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Top the chili with sour cream, & shredded cheddar cheese.