VEGETARIAN CHILI

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🥕 VEGETARIAN CHILI 🫘

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 45 Minutes

  • Servings: 6 People

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🥘 1 Large soup pot

  • 🥄 1 Large stirring spoon

  • 🔪 1 Large knife

  • 🛹 1 Cutting board

  • 🥫 1 Can opener

  • 🧤 1 Oven mitt

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

  • 🧅 Onion 1 large (chopped small)

  • 🥕 Carrot 1 large (chopped small)

  • 🧪 Celery 2 stalks (chopped small)

  • 🫑 Poblano & Red bell pepper 1 of each (chopped small)

  • 🍠 Sweet potato 1 large (peeled and cut into cubes)

  • 🌿 Chili powder, Cumin, & Garlic powder 1 tablespoon each

  • 🧂 Salt & Pepper 1 small pinch each

  • 🌶️ Chipotle peppers 1 small can (use 1 or 2 peppers, chopped)

  • 🍅 Fire-roasted tomatoes 1 large can

  • 🥦 Vegetable broth 2 cups

  • 🫘 Black beans 2 cans (drained and rinsed)

  • 🫘 Chili beans 1 can (do not drain)

  • 🥫 Refried beans 1 can (The Magic Thickener!)

  • 🌿 Fresh cilantro 1 small bunch (for the top)

  • 🍪 Saltine crackers 1 box (for serving)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

  1. 🔪 Use your Knife and Cutting board to chop the Onion, Carrot, Celery, Poblano, Red bell pepper, and Sweet potato into small pieces.

  2. 🔥 Put your Large soup pot on the stove and turn the heat to Medium.

  3. 🥕 Put all the chopped vegetables into the pot. Stir for 10 Minutes until they look shiny and a little brown.

  4. 🌿 Sprinkle the Chili powder, Cumin, Garlic powder, Salt, and Pepper over the vegetables.

  5. 🌶️ Add the chopped Chipotle peppers and stir for 1 Minute.

  6. 🍅 Pour in the Fire-roasted tomatoes, Vegetable broth, Black beans, and Chili beans.

  7. 🫧 Turn the heat to High until you see big bubbles, then turn it down to Low.

  8. ⏳ Put the lid on and cook for 20 Minutes until the Sweet potato is soft.

  9. 🥫 Open the can of Refried beans and scoop them into the pot.

  10. 🥄 Stir very well for 10 Minutes until the Refried beans disappear and the chili looks thick and creamy.

  11. 🛑 Turn the stove dial to the Off position.

  12. 🥣 Scoop into bowls and sprinkle Fresh cilantro on top. Serve with Saltine crackers.

🛡️ SAFETY FIRST

  • 🔪 Hard Vegetables: Carrots and sweet potatoes are very hard to cut. Always keep your fingers tucked in like a "lion's paw" to keep them away from the knife blade.

  • 🥫 Sharp Cans: The metal edges of the bean cans are very sharp after opening. Do not touch the inside of the rim.

  • 🧤 Hot Splashes: When you stir in the thick Refried beans, the chili might "pop" or bubble up. Wear your Oven mitt to protect your hand.