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hearty chili with vegetables

Smoky Cowboy Chili with Roasted Fall Vegetables

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can kidney beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28-ounce
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon salt for vegetables
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for vegetables

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth to the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, toss sweet potatoes and carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Stir in the roasted vegetables and corn into the chili and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To enhance the smoky flavor, you can add a few dashes of liquid smoke or chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. If you prefer a spicier chili, consider adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based protein or additional beans.
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