Bulgur Chili Recipe | The Bittman Project

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers (any color), cored, seeded, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2-4 cascabel, guajillo, ancho, or other dried red chiles, soaked, cleaned, and chopped
• 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds) or canned tomatoes (whole or chopped; don’t bother to drain)
• 4 cups vegetable stock, chile-soaking liquid, or water, or a combination
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup bulgur or other quick-cooking grain
• Sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, grated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, and sour cream for garnish